After being swept a week ago in Coral Gables and dropping an in-state rivalry matchup against Old Dominion, the Hoos traveled to Pittsburgh for a much needed series win against the Panthers. Despite putting 18 runs on the board Saturday, the Cavaliers dropped games Friday and Sunday to lose the weekend series.
In Friday’s opener, Pitt jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but the Hoos were able to tie the game with runs in the fourth and fifth innings. However the sixth inning would Virginia’s undoing. Nate Savino would give up four of those runs surrendering a leadoff walk as well as a base loaded walk before being relieved by Jay Woolfolk.