I'm not going to mention the umps once. Not once. Well, maybe once.
Well, that could have gone better. Regardless, let's celebrate this season, and especially this junior class. What follows is a recap of the game, but we will have more perspective laden pieces later.
Virginia opened with an aggressive game plan, getting first pitch singles from their first two batters of the game (Haseley and Pinero). However, three-hole hitter Matt Thaiss grounded out to Tyler Campbell on a 3-1 pitch, Buehler struck out Towns on a perfect curve, pitched around (and consequently walked) Pavin Smith, and with the bases loaded, Buehler threw three straight balls to DH Robbie Coman.