BLACKSBURG – Trailing by six runs early, the Virginia Tech baseball team mounted a late rally sparked by three home runs, and even had the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth. However, No. 12 Virginia closer Tommy Doyle got the final out by strikeout and the Cavaliers held on for a 10-9 victory over the Hokies in the first game of a three-game ACC series Thursday night at English Field at Union Park.
Entering the home half of the fourth, Tech was down 8-2 and had the bases loaded with two outs.