No. 13 Virginia falls to Notre Dame, evens series

Notre Dame holds off Virginia rally to secure 5-3 win

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:27am

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The No. 13 Virginia baseball team fell to Notre Dame 5-3 on Saturday at Frank Eck Stadium, as the Irish built an early lead and held off a late Cavaliers rally to even the weekend series.

Why it matters

This ACC matchup between two ranked teams highlights the competitive nature of college baseball, with Notre Dame securing a key conference win over a highly ranked opponent.

The details

Notre Dame scored the first five runs of the game against Virginia starter Max Stammel and maintained control until the Cavaliers mounted a push in the later innings. Virginia's bullpen kept the game within reach, but the Irish held on for the victory.

  • The game took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Notre Dame

The Notre Dame baseball team, a conference opponent of Virginia.

Virginia

The No. 13 ranked Virginia baseball team, the home team in this matchup.

Max Stammel

The starting pitcher for Virginia.

Mark Quatrani

A Notre Dame player who delivered a two-run single to extend the Irish's lead.

Sam Harris

A Virginia player who drove in all three of the Cavaliers' runs.

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What’s next

The two teams will conclude their series on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The takeaway

This game showcases the parity and competitiveness within the ACC, as Notre Dame was able to hold off a late rally by the highly ranked Virginia squad to even the series.