Virginia Tech Secures Series Victory Over Duke With 7-6 Win

Sam Grube's walk-off single in the 10th inning lifts the Hokies to a crucial ACC series win.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:21am

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In a back-and-forth contest that featured late drama, defensive miscues, and a resilient bullpen effort, Virginia Tech secured its first ACC series victory of the season with a 7-6 win over Duke in 10 innings. Sam Grube delivered the game-winning hit, lifting the Hokies to the series-clinching victory.

Why it matters

The win not only secured the series over Duke but also provided a much-needed breakthrough for Virginia Tech after a challenging opening stretch of conference play against top-tier opponents. The Hokies showed a more complete performance this weekend, particularly with their bullpen and situational hitting, offering a glimpse of what the team believes it can become.

The details

Virginia Tech trailed late but the bullpen trio of Chase Swift, Logan Eisenreich and Brody Roe combined to allow just two runs (one earned) across 4.2 innings, repeatedly working out of trouble and keeping Duke within reach. In the bottom of the 10th, the Hokies loaded the bases and Grube delivered the walk-off single to secure the series victory.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Virginia Tech will next travel to Johnson City, Tennessee to play ETSU on Tuesday, March 24, at 5 p.m. ET.

The players

Sam Grube

The Virginia Tech player who delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning to secure the series victory over Duke.

John Szefc

The head coach of the Virginia Tech baseball team.

Logan Eisenreich

A Virginia Tech pitcher who returned from minor inflammation and delivered two key innings in relief, crediting his confidence and preparation for the outing.

Nick Locurto

A Virginia Tech hitter who delivered a crucial two-out, two-RBI, bases-loaded hit to flip the game's early momentum.

Luke Craytor

A Virginia Tech pitcher who added a 1.1 inning scoreless appearance, striking out two batters.

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What they’re saying

“He's been in that spot before. That's the guy you want up there.”

— John Szefc, Head Coach

“It's all God, man. I just put my faith in Him and let Him take over in those clutch moments.”

— Sam Grube

“Just knowing how good my stuff is. Confidence is probably the biggest thing.”

— Logan Eisenreich, Pitcher

“I'm not worried about myself. It's just whatever I can do to help the team win.”

— Nick Locurto, Hitter

“When we went out for the 10th, I told everyone—we're going to win the game. We had all the confidence.”

— Sam Grube

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