Virginia Tech Hokies Defeat Miami Hurricanes in Baseball Opener

The Hokies take Game 1 of the three-game series in Coral Gables.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players and field fragmented into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes in the colors of the Virginia Tech Hokies and Miami Hurricanes.The Hokies' decisive victory over the Hurricanes in Game 1 showcases their potential to be a force in the ACC this season.Radford Today

The Virginia Tech Hokies baseball team traveled to Miami to take on the Hurricanes in a best-of-three series, and they started off strong with a 13-5 victory in Game 1. The Hokies were led by a dominant pitching performance from starter Brendan Yagesh and a balanced offensive attack that saw contributions up and down the lineup.

Why it matters

This early-season ACC matchup between two top programs is an important gauge of where each team stands. The Hokies are looking to build on their success from last season, while the Hurricanes are hoping to bounce back after a disappointing campaign. The outcome of this series could have implications for the conference standings and NCAA Tournament seeding down the road.

The details

In the series opener, Virginia Tech jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Starter Brendan Yagesh went 6 innings, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 7 Hurricanes batters. The Hokies' offense was led by shortstop Pete Daniel, who went 3-for-5 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Outfielder Sam Grube also had a big game, going 2-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
  • Virginia Tech previously defeated Radford 13-5 before traveling to Miami.

The players

Brendan Yagesh

The starting pitcher for the Virginia Tech Hokies, who threw 6 strong innings in the series opener.

Pete Daniel

The Hokies' starting shortstop, who led the team's offensive attack with a 3-hit, 3-RBI performance.

Sam Grube

The Virginia Tech right fielder, who contributed a double and 2 RBIs to the Hokies' offensive outburst.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out ready to play tonight and it showed. Brendan set the tone on the mound and the offense did a great job of capitalizing on opportunities.”

— John Szefc, Virginia Tech Head Coach

What’s next

The two teams will meet again on April 4th and 5th to complete the three-game series in Coral Gables.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's decisive Game 1 victory on the road against a conference rival demonstrates the Hokies' potential to be a force in the ACC this season. If they can maintain this level of play, they could be in line for a deep postseason run.