Hokies Trounced by Hurricanes in Series Opener

Virginia Tech baseball falls 19-1 to Miami in ACC matchup

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:22am

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The Virginia Tech baseball team was routed by the University of Miami Hurricanes 19-1 in the series opener at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. The Hokies struck first with a run in the top of the first, but the Hurricanes responded with a five-run second inning and then exploded for nine runs in the third to take a commanding 14-1 lead.

Why it matters

This lopsided loss drops Virginia Tech to 14-14 overall and 5-8 in ACC play, while Miami improves to 23-7 and 5-5 in conference. The Hokies will need to bounce back quickly if they hope to even the series on Saturday and avoid falling further behind in the ACC standings.

The details

Virginia Tech senior left-hander Brendan Yagesh had a rocky outing, allowing 11 runs on 7 hits and 5 walks over 2.2 innings. The Hurricanes' offense was led by Derek Williams, who hit a solo home run and a double, and Jake Ogden, who hit a two-run home run as part of Miami's nine-run third inning. The Hokies managed just 5 hits on the night, with their lone run coming on an RBI triple by freshman Ethan Ball in the top of the first.

  • The game was a seven-inning affair shortened by the ACC's run rule.
  • Virginia Tech struck first with a run in the top of the first inning.
  • Miami responded with a five-run second inning and a nine-run third inning to take a 14-1 lead.

The players

Brendan Yagesh

Virginia Tech senior left-handed pitcher who struggled on the mound, allowing 11 runs over 2.2 innings.

Ethan Ball

Virginia Tech freshman second baseman who hit an RBI triple in the top of the first inning.

Derek Williams

Miami player who hit a solo home run and a double to spark the Hurricanes' offense.

Jake Ogden

Miami player who hit a two-run home run as part of the Hurricanes' nine-run third inning.

Rob Evans

Miami starting pitcher who earned the win, going 5 innings and allowing just 1 run on 5 hits.

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What they’re saying

“Spotting the opposition a handful of crooked numbers on Friday night, the Virginia Tech baseball team was bettered by Miami, 19-1, at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.”

— Virginia Tech Athletics, Author

What’s next

Virginia Tech will look to even the series against Miami on Saturday, April 4, with first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

This lopsided loss is a setback for Virginia Tech's baseball team, which will need to quickly regroup if they hope to bounce back and even the series against the surging Hurricanes on Saturday.