Virginia Tech Wins Thriller Against No. 23 Boston College In 11 Innings

Hokies rally late to take game one of the series

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:55am

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Virginia Tech claimed game one in an 11-inning onslaught against No. 23 Boston College. The Hokies struck first with a home run in the opening frame, but the Eagles responded to take a 2-1 lead. Virginia Tech broke through with a three-run fourth inning to reclaim the lead, which they extended to 5-2 in the fifth. However, Boston College battled back to tie it at 7-7 and force extra innings. In the 11th inning, the Hokies scored two runs to take a 9-7 lead, which they were able to hold on to for the victory.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season ACC matchup between two teams looking to make a push for the conference title. The Hokies' ability to rally late and secure the win on the road against a ranked opponent demonstrates their resilience and competitiveness in a tough conference.

The details

Virginia Tech struck first in the opening frame with a solo home run from Ethan Ball. Boston College responded with runs in the second and third innings to take a 2-1 lead. The Hokies then broke through with a three-run fourth inning, including a two-run homer from Owen Petrich, to regain the lead. Virginia Tech extended the lead to 5-2 in the fifth, but Boston College battled back to tie it at 7-7 in the ninth and force extra innings. In the 11th inning, the Hokies scored two runs, including an RBI single from Pete Daniel, to take a 9-7 lead, which they were able to hold on to for the victory.

  • Virginia Tech struck first in the opening frame with a solo home run.
  • Boston College plated a run in both the second and third innings to take a 2-1 lead.
  • Virginia Tech broke through with a three-run fourth inning to reclaim the lead.
  • The Hokies extended their lead to 5-2 in the fifth inning.
  • Boston College tied the game at 7-7 in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings.
  • In the 11th inning, Virginia Tech scored two runs to take a 9-7 lead, which they held on to for the victory.

The players

Ethan Ball

A Virginia Tech player who hit a solo home run in the opening frame to give the Hokies an early lead.

Owen Petrich

A Virginia Tech player who hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to help the Hokies regain the lead.

Pete Daniel

A Virginia Tech player who had a four-hit performance, including an RBI single in the 11th inning that gave the Hokies a 9-7 lead.

A.J. Colarusso

The starting pitcher for Boston College, who held the Hokies in check for much of the game.

Julio Solier

A Boston College player who hit a double in the ninth inning to tie the game and force extra innings.

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What’s next

The Hokies will look to secure the series early with Brett Renfrow on the mound in game two, which will take place at 2 p.m. ET at Fenway Park.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory against a ranked opponent on the road demonstrates the Hokies' resilience and competitiveness in the tough ACC conference. The ability to rally late and secure the win in extra innings will give the team confidence as they continue their push for the conference title.