Virginia
UVA Slips, But Still Top 15
One week after reclaiming consensus top 10 status, the Virginia baseball team squandered that positioning with a disappointing 2-3 week that included a mid-week loss at Old Dominion and then another poor pitching weekend that produced a home series loss to Georgia Tech.
The Yellow Jackets run-ruled the Cavaliers 13-2 in eight innings in game 1 on Friday. UVA evened the series on a walk-off single from Bobby Whalen in the bottom of the 11th inning to claim the middle game 8-7. Georgia Tech then battered Virginia for 17 runs on 25 hits to the win the finale 17-12 to give the Yellow Jackets their first series win in Charlottesville since 2008.
As a result of losing three of their last five games, the Cavaliers have slipped out of the top 10, but are still in the top 15 across each of the college baseball polls.
See this week’s Virginia Baseball Rankings Roundup below:
D1Baseball: Virginia drops from No. 10 to No. 14
Perfect Game: Virginia drops from No. 9 to No. 13
Baseball America: Virginia drops from No. 9 to No. 11
USA TODAY Coaches Poll: Virginia drops from No. 8 to No. 12
National College Baseball Writers Association: Virginia drops from No. 10 to No. 12
Virginia is now 30-11 overall and 12-9 in ACC play, sitting in a tie for third place in the ACC Coastal standings with Virginia Tech.
Up next, Virginia hosts Liberty on Tuesday at 6pm at Disharoon Park before heading up to Boston for a three-game series at Boston College, a series that will open with a special game 1 at Fenway Park on Thursday night.
A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.
Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.
“Thankful for game days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose quick actions safely returned today’s parachuter to the ground without injury,” the university said.
The name of the skydiver wasn’t released.
“Our primary focus remains on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response.”
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him.
CBS News has reached out to the Blacksburg Fire Department for details on the incident.
A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.
Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game. Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.
At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.
Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded. The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.
Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A car crashed into the patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Oceanfront on Friday night.
Virginia Beach medics arrived at the scene around 7:54 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub and found several victims, according to police. All were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to very severe.
Medics are still on the scene, according to News 3’s team onsite.
This is an active scene and an ongoing investigation; News 3’s team will continue providing updates.
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