Miami Hurricanes Sweep Virginia Tech Hokies in Weekend Series

Hurricanes win third straight game to take series 3-0 at home

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:49pm

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The Miami Hurricanes baseball team completed a three-game sweep of the Virginia Tech Hokies with an 8-6 victory on Sunday at Mark Light Field. The win was Miami's fourth consecutive and 10th in their last 11 games, improving their record to 24-7 overall and 6-5 in ACC play. Virginia Tech fell to 14-15 on the season and 5-9 in conference action.

Why it matters

The series sweep keeps Miami firmly in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament berth, as they improve their RPI ranking to 22nd nationally. For Virginia Tech, the losses continue a frustrating season as they struggle to gain ground in the crowded ACC standings.

The details

Miami jumped out to an early lead on Sunday, scoring four runs in the first two innings. The Hokies fought back to tie the game at 6-6, but the Hurricanes rallied late to secure the victory. Miami's offense continued to produce, led by their power-hitting lineup that has now hit 49 home runs on the season.

  • The three-game series was played from April 3-5, 2026 at Mark Light Field in Coral Gables, Florida.
  • Game 1 on Friday resulted in a 19-1 Miami win in seven innings.
  • Game 2 on Saturday saw Miami win 8-6.
  • The series finale on Sunday, April 5th, also went to the Hurricanes by a score of 8-6.

The players

Miami Hurricanes

The baseball team from the University of Miami, currently ranked 22nd in the RPI and 6th in the ACC standings with a 24-7 overall record and 6-5 conference mark.

Virginia Tech Hokies

The baseball team from Virginia Tech University, currently 14-15 overall and 5-9 in ACC play, ranking 14th in the conference standings.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big series win for us against a tough ACC opponent. Our guys really stepped up and played well in all three games to get the sweep.”

— Gino DiMare, Miami Hurricanes Head Coach

What’s next

Miami will look to build on this series sweep as they continue ACC play, while Virginia Tech will try to regroup and find a way to climb back up the conference standings.

The takeaway

Miami's offensive firepower and pitching depth proved too much for Virginia Tech in this series, as the Hurricanes solidified their position as a potential NCAA Tournament team with the sweep. For the Hokies, the losses highlight the work still needed to become a consistent contender in the competitive ACC.