The University of Virginia's baseball team, ranked No. 14 nationally, played its first-ever game at Fenway Park against Boston College, marking the beginning of a three-game series. Virginia entered the game with a record of 31-11 and an ACC record of 12-9, while Boston College stood at 20-19, 7-14 in the ACC. The first pitch was at 7 p.m. The game, which was highly anticipated by the Virginia players for its historic venue, ended in a loss for Virginia despite a strong pitching performance from Evan Blanco, who struck out seven and pitched into the seventh inning. Virginia's coach, Brian O'Connor, reflected on the team's experience at Fenway Park, emphasizing the unique opportunity despite the loss. After the game, Virginia's record updated to 31-12 and ACC record to 12-10, while Boston College improved to 21-19, 8-14 in the ACC. The series continues with Virginia seeking to even the score in the upcoming games.
Good to be home. https://t.co/RuBBymYt7C
📍Fenway Park https://t.co/YGHdh4LiAT
ICYMI: Hoos dropped Game 1 of the series last night at Fenway Park, and playing in the historic ballpark alone provided #UVa a memorable experience. https://t.co/Bxxqd74qss https://t.co/GAgbFw3Fky
No. 14 Virginia (31-12, 12-10 ACC) seeks to even its series with Boston College (21-19, 8-14 ACC) this afternoon at Harrington Athletics Village. #UVa will start LHP Owen Coady (1-0, 3.28 ERA) against BC RHP John West (1-2, 5.34 ERA). First pitch is at 3 p.m. https://t.co/RGWYy3q3dl
Evan Blanco racked up seven strikeouts while giving #UVa a shot to win at Fenway Park. But the Hoos' offense struggled and they lost to BC. Still, they enjoyed the historic ballpark. “It was a lot of fun to be here and be like a big-leaguer for a day.” https://t.co/VMEJJCUz9d https://t.co/Ezaq9nFqmi
Evan Blanco pitched into the seventh, giving #UVa a quality start at Fenway. But the Hoos' offense couldn't get going and they lost to BC. Still, they enjoyed the historic ballpark. “It was a lot of fun to be here and be like a big-leaguer for a day.” https://t.co/VMEJJCUz9d https://t.co/BZPkJa2ii1
#UVa’s Brian O’Connor on his team’s experience at Fenway Park and loss to Boston College. https://t.co/T3i9BV1w3r
Welcome to Fenway Park 🦅 https://t.co/K8eIloECcp
No. 14 Virginia (31-11, 12-9 ACC) is on the road at Fenway Park for the start of a three-game series against Boston College (20-19, 7-14 ACC). First pitch is set for 7 p.m. #UVa players very much enjoying the opportunity to play at Fenway. https://t.co/m6Bjqarc3h
The Hoos have arrived @fenwaypark https://t.co/YKye1Amq42
Checking in from Fenway Park. #UVa plays its first-ever game in a big-league stadium here tonight. https://t.co/VsjR8xjXsn