Fortunately for Virginia, every loss only ends up in the record books.
The Cavaliers missed the ACC's new 10-point mercy rule as 10th-ranked Virginia Baseball (29-10, 11-8 ACC) gave up six runs in the second inning and stranded 12 runners on base. I realized we were in the direction. They lost 13-2 in eight innings to Georgia Tech (23-13, 8-8 ACC) in the series opener Friday night at Deshahroon Park.
Evan Blanco, who had established himself as the ace of the University of Virginia's pitching staff, got off to a good start recently, holding six of the first seven batters he faced. However, trouble continued in the top of the third inning, as Georgia Tech hit five singles and a base-clearing three-run double as part of a six-run frame.
The Cavaliers don't usually falter when they get hurt early, but the Cavaliers have erased similar deficits many times this season. However, this time, despite having runners in scoring position in three of the first six innings, UVA's batting lineup was unable to capitalize.
The Yellow Jackets scored an unearned run in the top of the sixth inning, and the Cavaliers started a two-out rally in the bottom of the seventh with singles by Bobby Whalen and Ethan Anderson, before finally scoring when Whalen scored off Harrison. Didawicz singled and Anderson scored on an error.
Virginia didn't do any more damage, but Georgia Tech added six more runs in the top of the 8th inning with an RBI double, an RBI single, and a Cam Jones grand slam to make it 13-2 for the Yellow Jackets. he led.
Luke Hanson and Eric Becker started the bottom of the 8th inning with walks, but Virginia was unable to score to avoid the run rule as Griff O'Ferrall hit a fly ball and Whalen grounded out into a game-ending double play. .
The University of Virginia will look to even the series against Georgia Tech in Game 2 on Saturday at 4 p.m.
