Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest: Live Score Updates, Game One
Virginia built an early lead and held it through four innings against Wake Forest. The Cavaliers led 8-2 after the bottom of the fourth at Disharoon Park in Charlottesville.
Early offense lifts Virginia
Virginia exploded in the first inning. Eric Becker opened the scoring with a solo home run.
AJ Gracia walked and Sam Harris followed with a single. Joe Tiroly delivered an RBI double. Harrison Didawick then hit a two-run double. Antonio Perrotta added an RBI single. The Hoos left the first with a 5-0 advantage.
Wake Forest response
Wake Forest cut into the lead in the second inning. A leadoff homer reduced the deficit to 5-1.
Wake added another run in the fourth on a walk, a single and an error. The Demon Deacons trailed 5-2 heading to the bottom of the fourth.
UVA extends the margin
The Cavaliers widened the gap in the bottom of the fourth. Zach Jackson was hit by a pitch. Jake Weatherspoon reached on an error. Eric Becker was later hit to load the bases with no outs.
AJ Gracia followed with an RBI single. Joe Tiroly plated another run with a groundout. A passed ball produced a further run. Didawick ended the inning with a fly out. Virginia led 8-2.
Pitching and substitutions
Kyle Johnson started on the mound for Virginia. This appearance served as his season debut.
Henry Zatkowski relieved Johnson to begin the second. Zatkowski surrendered the leadoff home run, then settled in. He recorded a 1-2-3 third with two strikeouts.
Lineup and roles
| Order | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Becker | SS |
| 2 | AJ Gracia | CF |
| 3 | Sam Harris | 1B |
| 4 | Joe Tiroly | 2B |
| 5 | Harrison Didawick | LF |
| 6 | Noah Murray | 3B |
| 7 | Antonio Perrotta | DH |
| 8 | Zach Jackson | RF |
| 9 | Jake Weatherspoon | C |
Context and season numbers
Entering the weekend, Virginia averaged 10.1 runs per game. That mark ranked 11th nationally.
The Cavaliers had scored 223 runs on the season. That total was fifth-most in the country. In conference rankings, Virginia sat sixth in runs per game. Schools ahead included Georgia Tech, Miami, NC State, Pittsburgh and Louisville.
Series history
Virginia and Wake Forest have met since 1894. The teams had played 180 times before this matchup. Wake Forest led the series 90-88.
In Charlottesville, Virginia held a 43-28 edge. The Cavaliers had won the previous seven series at Disharoon Park.
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