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Virginia Tech baseball suffers third straight frustrating ACC weekend
For the third straight weekend, the Virginia Tech baseball team dropped a key ACC series and for the second time in three weeks, they dropped it at home in Blacksburg.
Two weeks ago, the Hokies were swept at home by Wake Forest, then last weekend, after beating Georgia Tech in Game 1 of their three-game series in Atlanta, Virginia Tech dropped the final two games, being outscored 30-7 in the two games. This past weekend against seventh-ranked Duke, the 23rd Hokies again suffered a weekend series loss.
Duke sandwiched two wins around a Saturday night Virginia Tech extra inning win to take two out of three with a 13-10 win Sunday in Game 3.
Virginia Tech’s pitching has been good this season, but its hit a major bump in the road the last three weeks against The Demon Deacons, Yellow Jackets and Blue Devils. Wake Forest and Duke are Top 25 teams and it should not come as a surprise (maybe a disappointment) that they lost five of the six games, but losing three to Georgia Tech was a disappointment.
In the Hokies’ one win Saturday night, Brett Renfrow continued his strong season on the mound, working six innings allowing four hits, one run, walking one, and striking out four. The Virginia Tech bullpen was strong as David Shoemaker, Jacob Stretch, and Grant Manning combined to work five hitless and scoreless innings and combined for eight strikeouts. The Hokies needed that trio to come up big as Duke’s bullpen was also good until the bottom of the 11th.
Christian Martin stepped up to the plate with runners on the corners with two outs. His ground ball to shortstop was fielded, but the throw was not handled at first and was dropped, allowing the winning run to score for the 2-1 win.
𝙂𝘼𝙏𝙊𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝘽𝘼𝙏𝙃 🛁
» @chickrileymart1#Hokies 🦃⚾ pic.twitter.com/DfmltEPxuE
— Virginia Tech Baseball (@HokiesBaseball) April 21, 2024
Virginia Tech will host George Mason Tuesday night, then will have a three-game ACC series next weekend in Chapel Hill against North Carolina, one of the hottest teams not only in the ACC, but the country too.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four new trollies will join the VB Wave Trolley fleet beginning May 10, when Virginia Beach Wave Trolley will resume its seasonal service along the oceanfront.
Trolley season lasts through September 25-27 for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.
A total of 14 new trollies will be part of the fleet this year, gradually replacing the older versions. The 29-foot trolley replica buses seat 29 people and feature wooden seats, with “sky-blue and sand-colored brown exterior,” according to Hampton Roads Transit (HRTS). Last year, 281,507 riders used the trolley system.
“This year marks the 42nd season of the VB Wave trolley, and these new trollies will provide a comfortable, safe, and efficient ride for visitors and locals alike,” William E. Harrell said. He is the president and CEO of HRT. “As part of our partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, the VB Wave makes it easy for everyone to visit attractions and explore the Oceanfront and beyond without the hassles of parking or the high cost of gas,” Harrell said.
The following routes will operate May 10 through Sept. 27 for the Neptune Festival:
Route 30 is the Atlantic Avenue Trolley, running along the Oceanfront between JT’s Grommet Island Park to Fortieth Street. This service operates daily from 8 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Route 31 is the aquarium and campground trolley along General Booth Boulevard. It runs daily from 9:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m. through Labor Day and again on Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 11 through Sept. 27. Route 31 also extends to Atlantic Avenue and 18th Street.
Route 35 is the Bayfront Bus, providing service between Parks Avenue and 19th Street and Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road, enabling customers to visit Chesapeake Bay beaches, First Landing State Park, and Bayfront restaurants. It operates daily from 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. through Labor Day and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from Sept. 11 through the Sept. 27 festival
The VB Wave trolley connects to HRT bus lines, Routes 20 and 960, with access to the Newtown Road Light Rail Station and the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Fares are $2 one way or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Kids 17 and under ride free with a paying adult. Riders can pay for tickets using HRT’s GoMobile app and a credit card. Riders can create and manage multiple virtual cards and reload value for easy group boarding, and need to have a unique scannable virtual card for boarding. Children are not required to scan a virtual card or pay fare when boarding with an adult.
Customers can also tap to pay using credit and debit cards. KOA Campground, Virginia Gift Shop, nine Sunsations locations, and Ocean Wave Gift Shop sell tickets. Riders can also pay with exact change cash onboard the trolley.
In addition, HRT is introducing a new route in Virginia Beach beginning May 10. The new Route 981 will connect the Amazon Fulfillment Center (ORF 4) at 1795 Dam Neck Road with the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Route 33 service is being restored to Atlantic Avenue and 68th Street 365 days a year to support the oceanfront hospitality industry.
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PHOTOS: Virginia Beach Police investigate firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are at the scene of a firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments Saturday afternoon, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
The department also confirmed there are no shooting victims at this time.
10 On Your Side is at the scene and working to gather more information about the situation.
10 On Your Side will update this story when more information is available.
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