LIVE Updates - Virginia Cavaliers vs Wagner Baseball, Game 3

Can Virginia complete the sweep and win game three vs Wagner?
Jun 14, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA;  Virginia Cavaliers third baseman Eric Becker (21) slides back into first base against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the fourth inning at Charles Schwab Filed Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Jun 14, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers third baseman Eric Becker (21) slides back into first base against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the fourth inning at Charles Schwab Filed Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Bottom of the 5th

Top of the 5th

After a pair of walks, Christian Lucarelli came in to replace Koenen. He struck out the final pair of batters and UVA is right back to work in the bottom of the 5th.

Bottom of the 4th

Sam Harris singled and Tiroly was HBP to start the inning which put two runners on with no outs. After Didawick struck out, an error scored another run for UVA and extended their lead to 9-6. Aiden Harris walked to load the bases and Wagner made another pitching change.

A 2-RBI single from O'Connell made it 11-6 and then Murray was walked to once again load the bases. Becker was then hit, driving in another run to make it 12-6. A sac fly from Gracia put another run on the board to make it 13-6. Sam Harris walked and the bases were loaded again. Kyle Johnson came in to replace Tiroly and was HBP to bring another run in.

A 2-RBI single from Didawick gave UVA their 7th and 8th runs of the inning and it was all of a sudden it wasa 16-6. Jackson walked to load the bases and then Aiden Harris drew a bases loaded walk to make it 17-6.

Wagner made a pitching change, but it made no immediate impact. A wild pitch scored another urn for UVA. O'Connel popped up to end the inning, but Virginia now leads 18-6.

Top of the 4th

It was a 1-2-3 inning for the Cavaliers and they lead 8-6 heading to the bottom of the inning.

Bottom of the 3rd

Didawick walked to start the inning and then Aiden Harris reached on an error. After O'Connell flew out, UVA scored a pair of runs thanks to an error and they took the lead 7-6. An RBI single from Becker scored another run and made way for a pitching change for Wagner. UVA did not add anymore runs to the board, but they lead 8-6 heading to the 4th.

Top of the 3rd

After a one out single, Drew Koenen replaced Yeager on the mound and got two quick outs. Wagner leads 6-5 heading to the bottom of the 3rd

Bottom of the 2nd

Three singles loaded the bases for UVA and after Murray fouled out, Becker came up with a 2-RBI double to make it 6-3 with one out. A 2-RBI double from Sam Harris closed the gap to one run heading into the 3rd inning.

Top of the 2nd

A walk and a single put two runners on for Wagner and then a sacrifice bunt scored their fifth run of the game. After a strikeout, Wagner got a sac fly to score another run to make it 6-1. They got the final out, but the deficit just got bigger.

Bottom of the 1st

A pair of singles from Becker and Gracia got two runners on and then the Cavaliers scored on an error to cut the lead to 4-1. That was the only run of the inning.

Top of the 1st

Two walks and a single loaded the bases for Wagner and then a grand slam gave them an early 4-0 lead. Yeager got the final out, but UVA is in a big hole now.

After a big offensive output in game two of the series, Virginia is going for the sweep in game two of the double header today against Wagner. The Cavaliers offense has been fantastic in the first two games of the year, but the pitching has been less stable. Let's see if that is something that changes in the final game of the opening series.

Here is how UVA is going to line up for game three of this series:

Here is the lineup for the Cavaliers in game three:

1. SS Eric Becker

2. CF AJ Gracia

3. 1B Sam Harris

4. DH Joe Tiroly

5. LF Harrison Didawick

6. RF Zach Jackson

7. 3B Aiden Harris

8. C Thomas O'Connell

9. 2B Zach Murray

Michael Yeager is on the mound for game three.

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