The University of Virginia (UVa) baseball team has successfully advanced through the Charlottesville NCAA Regional. The team, seeded 12th overall with a record of 41-15, began their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Penn, who had a 24-23 record, with Joe Savino starting as the right-handed pitcher. VCU transfer Chase Hungate provided crucial relief pitching. UVa then faced Mississippi State in the winner's bracket, securing a narrow 5-4 win. In the final at Disharoon Park, UVa defeated Mississippi State again, this time with a decisive 9-2 victory, ensuring their advancement. Key performances included starting pitchers Joe Savino and Jay Woolfolk, and relief pitcher Chase Hungate.
FINAL: Virginia beats Mississippi State, 9-2. MSU's return to the postseason ends in the Charlottesville Regional. Bulldogs enter offseason mode. https://t.co/RbIDnO5UaW
Charlottesville Regional final between Virginia (43-15) and Mississippi State (40-22) is set for 6 p.m. at Disharoon Park. #UVa will start RHP Jay Woolfolk (2-1, 6.85) against Bulldogs LHP Pico Kohn (1-0, 3.63). https://t.co/6PW98dd4Zc
It’ll be #UVa and Mississippi State in tonight’s 6 p.m. Charlottesville Regional final at Disharoon Park. Bulldogs knocked out St. John’s, 13-5, in this afternoon’s elimination game.
FINAL: Virginia beats Mississippi State, 5-4. Bulldogs face elimination tomorrow. https://t.co/ggziyMwrVn
Winner’s bracket game of the Charlottesville Regional. Top-seed Virginia (42-15) hosts No. 2-seed Mississippi State (39-21) at 6 p.m. #UVa will start LHP Evan Blanco (7-3, 3.50) against Mississippi State RHP Jurrangelo Cijntje (8-2, 3.55). https://t.co/PIRSy2KyHO
#UVa vs. Mississippi State tonight at 6 on ACCN. https://t.co/HpwL2JGovk
VCU transfer Chase Hungate throws 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief and #UVA opens the Charlottesville NCAA baseball regional with a 4-2 win over Penn. Faces the winner of Mississippi State and St. John's here on Saturday night... https://t.co/oc0snKOZVv
Settled in for the Charlottesville Regional opener between No. 12 overall seed Virginia (41-15) and Penn (24-23). First pitch is at noon. #UVa will start RHP Joe Savino (2-2, 3.18) against Penn RHP Cole Zarffiro (5-4, 4.98). https://t.co/WgAwntrh14
#UVA takes on Penn here at noon in the opening game of the Charlottesville NCAA baseball regional … https://t.co/48munkcWtQ https://t.co/Eq0qNcWIDB
“It’s definitely exciting.” #UVa's veteran right-hander Joe Savino gets the nod to start Friday's Charlottesville Regional opener against Penn. https://t.co/WXbWKl7mQw https://t.co/1hpyb6rvnk
#UVa coach Brian O’Connor says the Hoos will start RHP Joe Savino tomorrow against Penn in the Charlottesville Regional opener.