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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Georgia Tech Baseball Live Updates | ACC Tournament Quarterfinals

Can UVA pull the big upset against Georgia Tech in the ACC Quarterfinals?
Jun 18, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA;  Virginia Cavaliers outfielder Harrison Didawick (34) steals second base against the TCU Horned Frogs in the eighth inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Jun 18, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers outfielder Harrison Didawick (34) steals second base against the TCU Horned Frogs in the eighth inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Top of the 9th

It was a scoreless 1-2-3 inning for UVA and they fall in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals to Georgia Tech 16-10.

Virginia will now await Selection Monday to see where they will head for regional play in the NCAA Tournament.

Bottom of the 8th

Christian Lucarelli has replaced Hartman in the bottom of the 8th. He gives up a leadoff walk to start the inning and then a two-run home run extended Georgia Tech's lead to 14-10. After walking another batter, Kevin Jaxel came in to replace Lucarelli. He gave up the sixth home run of the day for UVA, a2-run home run, that gave Georgia Tech a 16-10 lead. After getting two quick outs, Noah Yoder was sent in to replace Jaxel. He gave up a walk to put two runners on, but got the final out. Virginia needs to score at least six in the 9th to keep the game going.

Top of the 8th

Didawick got a leadoff double and then was moved to third on a Weatherspoon fly out. A sac fly from Jackson cut GT's lead to 12-10 and then Perrotta grounded out to end the inning. UVA trails by two heading to the bottom of the 8th

Bottom of the 7th

A one out double and walk put two runners on for the Yellow Jackets and then a single loaded the bases. An RBI single cut the lead to 9-6 and then the Yellow Jackets added another run on a fielders choice. A walk loaded the bases once again and Lucas Hartman came in to replace Stammel. Hartman gave up a grand slam that gave Georgia Tech an 11-9 lead. Hartman gave up a solo home run after that which made it a 12-9 game before he got the final out. UVA trails by three heading to the 8th

Top of the 7th

A one out single from Jackson and a two out walk from Murray put two runners on and then Becker came through with an RBI single to give Virginia an 8-5 lead. Gracia was intentionally walked and the bases were loaded. Tiroly drew a bases loaded walk to make it 9-5 before Harris flew out to end the inning.

Bottom of the 6th

Max Stammel is in to replace Stewart and he pitches a scoreless 1-2-3 inning for UVA. Cavaliers lead 7-5 heading to the 7th

Top of the 6th

A leadoff single from Becker and a one out single from Tiroly put runners on the corners and then a sac fly from Harris extended UVA's lead to 7-5. GT got the final out and Virginia leads by two heading to the bottom of the 6th

Bottom of the 5th

Stewart gave up a solo leadoff home run that cut Virginia's lead to 6-5. He set the Yellow Jackets down in order after that and UVA leads 6-5 heading to the 6th

Top of the 5th

Gracia got a leadoff single and then Tiroly tied the game with a two-run home. GT made their second pitching change and Harris drew a walk. Didawick gave UVA the lead with a two-run home run and Georgia Tech had still not recorded an out. Perrotta got a two out double, but GT kept them off the board. Virginia leads by two heading to the bottom of the 5th

Bottom of the 4th

A pair of one out walks and a single loaded the bases and an RBI groundout tied the game before a 2-RBI single gave Georgia Tech a 4-2 lead. Thomas Stewart then replaced Paone. He walked one, but got the final out. UVA trails by two heading to the 5th

Top of the 4th

Weatherspoon drew a leadoff walk and GT made a pitching change. After Jackson struckout, a two-run home run from Perrotta gave UVA a 2-1 lead. Virginia could not add on, but they lead by one going to the 4th

Bottom of the 3rd

Paone gives up a one out solo home run that gave GT a 1-0 lead and the Yellow Jackets lead heading to the 4th

Top of the 3rd

Gracia gets a leadoff single, but Georgia Tech strikes out the side after. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the bottom of the 3rd

Bottom of the 2nd

A pair of singles put two runners on with no outs, but Paone struck out one batter and finished the inning with a double play. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the 3rd

Top of the 2nd

Perotta gets a two out single and Murray is walked, but Becker strikes out to end the inning. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the bottom of the 2nd

Bottom of the 1st

Paone pitches a scoreless inning for UVA. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the 2nd

Top of the 1st

Tiroly singles and Harris reached on an error, but UVA scores no runs. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the bottom of the 1st

Pregame

John Paone is on the mound today for Virginia Baseball and here is the lineup for Virginia Baseball today against Georgia Tech:

1. SS Eric Becker

2. CF AJ Gracia

3. 2B Joe Tiroly

4. 1B Sam Harris

5. LF Harrison Didawick

6. C Jake Weatherspoon

7. RF Zach Jackson

8. 1B Antonio Perrotta

9. 3B Noah Murray

After beating Duke in the second round yesterday, Virginia has a huge opportunity today against top seeded Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets were the regular season champions in the ACC and are the No. 3 ranked team in the country coming into this game and it will be a big challenge for UVA to pull off the upset.

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