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Michigan Baseball upsets No. 2 Virginia in walk-off fashion in season-opener

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February 15, 2025

Michigan Baseball upsets No. 2 Virginia in walk-off fashion in season-opener

Michigan Baseball got its 2025 season started in exciting fashion on Friday, upsetting No. 2 Virginia at the Puerto Rico Challenge in the season-opener.

Wolverine catcher Matt Spear drove home the winning run with a walk-off hit in the 11th inning to give the Maize and Blue a 5-4 victory over the Cavaliers. After Michigan’s Mitch Voit drew a walk to open the bottom half of the inning, Spear’s ground ball to first base was misplayed and bounced into foul territory, allowing Voit to score the game-winning run.

MICHIGAN! BORICUA! 👀👀
Wolverines walk off #2 Virginia in the 11th. pic.twitter.com/H1SsU8pVhO
— 11Point7 College Baseball (@11point7) February 14, 2025
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The walk-off RBI capped a big day for Spear at the plate, who went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and three total RBI on the afternoon. Voit also had a solid day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored for the Wolverines. Jonathan Kim and Benjamin Casillas each added two hits for Michigan.

Michigan utilized five pitchers to navigate the 11 innings against Virginia, led by starter Dylan Vigue who allowed two earned runs in 5.1 innings of work, with three strikeouts. After reliever Wyatt Novara allowed a pair of runs in the seventh inning, Michigan turned to Grant Bradley, Cade Connolly and Gavin Devooght, who held the Cavaliers scoreless over the final three innings of the game.

Following the win on Friday, Michigan will play Rice on Saturday, followed by matchups with Villanova (Sunday) and Stetson (Monday) to close out the Puerto Rico Challenge. For a full recap of the Wolverines’ win over No. 2 Virginia, click here.

His first as a Wolverine gives U-M a 4-2 lead as we head to the seventh inning in the @prchallenge2025! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/o8ewC31x40
— Michigan Baseball (@umichbaseball) February 14, 2025

Who else but Mitch Voit to put the Wolverines on the board in the @prchallenge2025 ! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/2CDS32eWYj
— Michigan Baseball (@umichbaseball) February 14, 2025
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Virginia State Parks recognized as a 2026 top Virginia employer for interns

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April 15, 2026

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Virginia State Parks recognized as a 2026 top Virginia employer for interns

VIRGINIA – Virginia State Parks just earned a major accolade. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that the park system has been named a 2026 Top Virginia Employer for Interns by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

This honor celebrates employers who go above and beyond in mentorship, professional development, workplace culture and giving students real opportunities to contribute.

“DCR recognizes the exceptional work Virginia State Parks does to open doors for students and service members pursuing careers in conservation,” said DCR Director Nikki Rovner. “This recognition underscores Virginia State Parks’ dedication to fostering future leaders, and it’s gratifying to see their efforts recognized statewide.”

Virginia State Parks offers a range of hands-on experiences through its internship programs, including the new Ranger Conservation Corps, which launched in 2025, and participation in the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge program for transitioning service members. The Ranger Conservation Corps is designed to immerse students in natural resource management, environmental education and park operations.

“Developing the next generation of conservation leadership in Virginia is critical to our mission to protect and conserve Virginia’s natural and cultural resources for the future,” said DCR Deputy Director of Operations Frank Stovall. “Our state parks personnel, with support from our human resources team, have created an award-winning program that prepares interns for the next steps in their conservation career.”

Every year, Virginia State Parks hosts interns from colleges, universities and service members from across the state.

To learn more about internship and career opportunities with Virginia State Parks, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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Greensburg Central Catholic star Erica Gribble changes plans, follows coach from Richmond to Virginia of the ACC

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April 14, 2026

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Greensburg Central Catholic star Erica Gribble changes plans, follows coach from Richmond to Virginia of the ACC

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Virginia’s Spanberger Approves Workplace Heat Safety Standards

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April 14, 2026

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Virginia’s Spanberger Approves Workplace Heat Safety Standards

Virginia will join a growing list of states with workplace heat safety standards that private-sector employers must follow under legislation approved by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

The bill (SB 288) tasks the state’s Safety and Health Codes Board with creating standards for indoor and outdoor workplaces no later than May 1, 2028, adding Virginia to a handful of states that have dictated heat safety protocols in the absence of a federal standard.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration continued work on developing a national heat safety rule in 2025, but President Donald Trump’s deregulatory goals are likely to yield a more employer-friendly standard than those passed in Democratic-majority states.

Virginia employers will be required to provide water, access to shade, rest periods, acclimatization, and training for working in heat. High-heat procedures would take effect at a temperature threshold to be determined by the board in its rulemaking.

Deciding on an appropriate temperature threshold to trigger protections has been a notable challenge, both in state proposals and OSHA’s federal regulatory efforts.

California, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington state have mandated workplace heat safety standards, while Colorado has imposed a standard specific to agriculture workers.

Virginia regulators previously considered a workplace heat safety proposal but halted the rulemaking process in late 2021, with some board members citing concerns it would conflict or be redundant with the federal regulation that they thought at the time would be implemented soon.

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