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Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball Sweeps William & Mary
Hokies start season with three wins against in-state rival
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Virginia Tech Hokie baseball team opened their 2026 season with a three-game sweep of the William & Mary Tribe. After winning the Friday night opener 9-2, the Hokies took both games of a Saturday doubleheader, winning the first 8-7 in a close contest and the nightcap 8-2 to complete the sweep.
Why it matters
The Hokies' strong start against a competitive William & Mary squad is an encouraging sign for their season ahead. Virginia Tech was able to get contributions from both returning players and new faces, showcasing the depth of their roster as they look to build on recent success.
The details
In the Friday opener, junior pitcher Brett Renfrow started but was relieved by junior Preston Crowl, who earned the win with 5 strong innings. Sophomore Chase Swift closed out the game with 5 strikeouts. On the offensive side, catcher Henry Cooke, outfielders Hudson Lutterman, Nick Locurto, Treyson Hughes, and Logan Eisenreich, and infielder Ethan Gibson all made key contributions. The first game of Saturday's doubleheader was a close 8-7 affair that saw the Hokies rally in the bottom of the 9th inning to win. Pitchers Griffin Stieg, Aiden Robertson, Brody Roe, Logan Eisenreich, and Luke Craytor all saw action on the mound. The nightcap was more one-sided, with the Hokies jumping out to an early lead and cruising to an 8-2 victory behind a strong outing from starter Ethan Grim and relief appearances from Ben Weber, Josh Berzonski, and Peyton Smith.
- The season-opening series took place on February 17-18, 2026.
- The Friday opener had a 3:00 PM first pitch.
- The Saturday doubleheader games were played at 1:40 PM and 5:40 PM.
The players
Brett Renfrow
A junior starting pitcher who deferred from the draft to return to Virginia Tech for another season.
Preston Crowl
A junior relief pitcher who earned the win in the Friday opener.
Chase Swift
A sophomore pitcher who closed out the Friday game with 5 strikeouts.
Henry Cooke
The Hokies' returning starting catcher.
Ethan Grim
The starting pitcher in the Saturday night game, who threw 4 strong innings.
What’s next
The Hokies will host East Tennessee State on Sunday, February 19th at 4:00 PM, followed by a weekend series against Rutgers.
The takeaway
Virginia Tech's ability to get contributions from both veteran and new players in their season-opening sweep of William & Mary suggests the Hokies have the depth and talent to build on their recent success and compete for a strong season in 2026.
