Maryland went to the eighth inning with a 3-0 lead. But Virginia hung a five spot, the big blow being a two-out, bases clearing double by Kevin Doherty.
Today's pitching match-up featured Virginia's RHP Connor Jones (6-2, 2.90 era) vs. Maryland's RHP Mike Shawaryn (13-2, 1.66 era).
Pitching duel develops
The Cavaliers threatened in their half of the second. With one out, Pavin Smith sliced a single to left. On a hit and run, Robbie Coman hit a single to right. Shawaryn got out of the jam by when Joe McCarthy cued a liner that Cuas was able to snare and Kevin Doherty hit a grounder to short.