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Virginia Tech adds two left‑handed pitchers via the transfer portal, completing a nine‑player pitching overhaul that includes retained position players and a strategic focus on the 2027 season.
Virginia Tech freshman Ethan Ball delivered a record-setting performance in 2026, capturing national accolades and helping the Hokies secure a first-round bye in the ACC Tournament and an NCAA Tournament berth.
Virginia Tech’s baseball program announced that most position players, including freshman star Ethan Ball, will return for the 2027 season, while new pitchers arrive and a demanding early schedule looms.
The Virginia Tech baseball program celebrated a milestone as ten student‑athletes were named to the 2026 All‑ACC Academic Team, underscoring a culture that blends athletic competition with scholarly excellence.
The Y‑D Red Sox turned a 2‑0 deficit into a 6‑2 win over Falmouth, highlighting their early‑season resilience and league‑leading offense.
After a early exit from the Los Angeles Regional, Virginia Tech’s baseball program secures key returnees and adds three promising arms from the Transfer Portal, aiming for a stronger ACC campaign.
The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox fell 4-3 to the Cotuit Kettleers in their first loss of the 2026 campaign, dropping to 5-2 as they prepare for a Saturday showdown with the Bourne Braves.
The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox improved to 4-0 after a 4-1 triumph over the Chatham Anglers, highlighted by strong relief pitching from Peyton Rodgers and a decisive sixth-inning rally.
The 2026 Virginia Tech baseball team clinched its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022, finishing 30‑26 overall and earning a No. 2 seed in the Los Angeles Regional.
After an early exit from the Los Angeles Regional, Virginia Tech baseball is focusing on retaining key players, adding talent via the transfer portal, and making contact with South Carolina pitcher Patrick Dudley, a promising left‑hander with a 2.45 ERA.
The Hokies squandered a three‑run lead in the ninth inning as UCLA’s home runs and a walk‑off single handed them a 6‑5 loss.
The Bruins erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth, with Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call delivering the decisive hits to force a Sunday rematch.
Cal Poly's 6-2 victory over Virginia Tech was highlighted by Cam Hoiland's home run, Casey Murray Jr.'s four hits and stolen base, and Griffin Naess's winning pitching performance.
Virginia Tech’s baseball team enters the Los Angeles Regional as a two‑seed, boasting a deep pitching staff and a lineup primed to compete for a College World Series berth.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29 with 64 teams. UCLA, Virginia Tech, Cal Poly and Saint Mary’s headline a preview that highlights key players, injury concerns and pitching dynamics across the nation.
UCLA enters as the No. 1 seed with a 48‑6 record, while Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State and others bring elite offensive and pitching stats to the regional stage.
The Hokies secured an at‑large bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, opening the Los Angeles Regional against Cal Poly on May 29. Led by head coach John Szefc and a surge of late‑season wins, the team aims for its first Men’s College World Series trip.
A recap of Virginia Tech’s performance in the 2026 ACC Tournament, highlighting key hitters, pitching results, and the team’s outlook for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Freshman Ethan Ball earns WDBJ7 Saturday Sports Extra Anchor All Star honors after a breakout performance in the ACC Tournament, hitting three home runs and driving in four runs.
Virginia Tech fell to North Carolina in the ACC Tournament but clinched an NCAA Tournament spot, with coach John Szefc optimistic about the upcoming regional round.
On May 22, 2026, the Tar Heels routed the Hokies 10-4 in a rain‑delayed contest, with Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull and Macon Winslow leading a barrage of extra‑base hits.
UNC’s 10-4 win over Virginia Tech in the ACC Quarterfinals was powered by strong RBI performances from Jake Schaffner and Owen Hull, plus a clutch relief outing by Caden Glauber, setting up a Saturday semifinal in Charlotte.
A dramatic eighth‑inning surge propelled North Carolina to a 10‑4 victory over Virginia Tech, earning a semifinal berth and a chance to defend their 2025 crown.
North Carolina’s baseball team erased an early deficit to defeat Virginia Tech 10‑4, with clutch performances from Schaffner, Hull, Winslow and Gallaher, and a strong outing from freshman pitcher Glauber. The victory advances the Tar Heels to a semifinal against either Pitt or Florida State, where they aim for their tenth ACC tournament title and a chance at back‑to‑back championships.