Virginia Baseball Falls to Florida State 9-3 in Series Finale

The No. 10 Cavaliers couldn't find their rhythm at the plate in the loss to the No. 7 Seminoles.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:07pm

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The Virginia Cavaliers baseball team lost the series finale against the Florida State Seminoles 9-3 on Saturday. The Seminoles jumped out to an early lead with a two-run homer in the second inning and added two more runs in the third and fifth innings. Virginia's offense struggled, managing just five hits compared to 12 for Florida State. The Cavaliers' three runs came on solo home runs in the eighth and ninth innings.

Why it matters

This loss drops Virginia's record to 1-2 in the weekend series against a top-10 opponent. The Cavaliers will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face in-state rival JMU on Tuesday, looking to get back in the win column.

The details

In the series finale, Florida State got on the board first with a two-run homer in the second inning. They followed that up with two more runs in the third and fifth innings to build a comfortable lead. Virginia's offense struggled, managing just five hits compared to 12 for Florida State. The Cavaliers' three runs came on solo home runs in the eighth and ninth innings, but it wasn't enough to overcome the early deficit.

  • The series finale took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Virginia took game one of the series, while Florida State won game two.
  • The Cavaliers will face JMU on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Chris Pollard

The head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers baseball team.

Lucas Hartman

A relief pitcher for the Virginia Cavaliers who entered the game in the third inning.

Antonio Perrotta

The designated hitter for the Virginia Cavaliers.

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What they’re saying

“We looked like we got on our heels in the middle there, and it was uncharacteristic.”

— Chris Pollard, Head Coach, Virginia Cavaliers

“Pitch as long as I can, give my team a chance to win, and I didn't do that to the best of my ability today, but I'm always going to go out there and give my best.”

— Lucas Hartman, Relief Pitcher, Virginia Cavaliers

“I'm not overthinking it. I think, this is baseball. Like, it's a three-game series. You're going to have times where you lose two out of three. So, just kind of coming out tomorrow and, like, nothing happened, and amnesia like we always talk about.”

— Antonio Perrotta, Designated Hitter, Virginia Cavaliers

What’s next

The Cavaliers will look to bounce back when they take on in-state rival JMU on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

This loss to a top-10 opponent highlights the need for Virginia's offense to find its rhythm and consistency. The Cavaliers will need to quickly regroup and refocus as they prepare to face JMU, looking to get back in the win column and regain their momentum.