
Virginia Baseball Secures 6-4 Victory Over Duke, Advances to ACC Quarterfinals
A clutch sixth‑inning rally propelled the Cavaliers past the Blue Devils, with Zach Jackson’s two‑run triple and a solo homer by Jake Weatherspoon sealing the win.
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A clutch sixth‑inning rally propelled the Cavaliers past the Blue Devils, with Zach Jackson’s two‑run triple and a solo homer by Jake Weatherspoon sealing the win.

A late defensive masterclass and clutch hitting propelled Virginia past Duke 6-4, sending the Cavaliers into the quarterfinals where they will meet Georgia Tech.

Duke routed NC State 21‑12 in the first round of the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship in Charlotte, highlighted by Kamden Smith’s record‑tying eight RBIs and a seventh‑inning grand slam that swung the game decisively.

Duke, the 16th seed in the ACC Baseball Championship, will meet ninth‑seeded NC State on Tuesday morning at Truist Field, riding a record‑breaking stolen‑base tally and standout performances from Coltin Quagliano, RJ Hamilton and others.