Hokies to cap road stretch with Tuesday tilt at VMIHokies to cap road stretch with Tuesday tilt at VMI
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Hokies to cap road stretch with Tuesday tilt at VMI

Virginia Tech (14-9, 2-7 ACC) 
at VMI (14-11, 1-2 Southern) 

Tuesday, March 28
Gray-Minor Stadium
6 p.m. ET
ESPN+
Virginia Tech Sports Network


BLACKSBURG – Beginning a four-game stretch against in-state competition, the Virginia Tech baseball team (14-9, 2-7 ACC) will compete for another midweek sweep on Tuesday, March 28, when it visits VMI (14-11, 1-2 Southern) at Gray-Minor Stadium in Lexington.
 
Tuesday's game between the Hokies and the Keydets will air live on ESPN+ with coverage beginning at 6 p.m. Fans may also listen to Tuesday's game as called on the Virginia Tech Sports Network.

PROBABLE STARTERS
• Tuesday:  Grant Umberger (2-0, 4.38 ERA) vs. Holden Wilkerson (3-0, 6.35 ERA)
 MIDWEEK MANIA

  • Virginia Tech's 11-0 win against VMI on March 22 marked its seventh consecutive head-to-head victory during series history. The Hokies improved to 7-1 against the Keydets during John Szefc's head coaching tenure.
  • Since joining the ACC, Tech has compiled a 19-5 record against VMI, though a 6-3 mark at Gray-Minor Stadium.
  • Last week, the Hokies' 11-0 victory against VMI in Blacksburg went down as Tech's first shutout win of the 2023 season. Six pitchers combined to blank the Keydets, collectively tying the Hokies' season low in hits allowed (four) while registering 12 strikeouts and issuing three walks.
  • Garrett Michel's grand slam against VMI was the Hokies' fourth (of four) such swings this season and raced Tech out to the 9-0 advantage during the fifth inning.
  • Virginia Tech is 5-0 during midweek games this season and has outscored its opponents by the combined 72-15 margin. The Hokies have averaged 16.2 runs per nine innings while holding their midweek competition to 3.0 runs per nine innings.
  • As a team, Tech has batted .401 during midweek play this season, slugging .651 with 12 doubles, three triples and 10 home runs. On the mound, the Hokies have pitched to the tune of a 3.00 ERA and a .215 opposing batting average.
  • Clay Grady (.800 batting average, 8-for-10), Carson DeMartini (.706, 12-for-17) and Chris Cannizzaro (.500, 11-for-12) rank as Tech's leading midweek hitters. Among pitchers, Kiernan Higgins and Jacob Exum respectively co-lead the Hokies with their six and four scoreless midweek innings pitched.
  • Virginia Tech has won 14 consecutive regular season midweek games, dating back to March 15, 2022 (5-2 defeat at James Madison).

 

UP NEXT

  • Virginia Tech will host its storied rival, No. 5 Virginia, during the Commonwealth Clash presented by Smithfield. The Hokies and the Cavaliers will open their three-game ACC series on Friday, March 31, with first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. (airing on ACC Network).
  • Tickets to Virginia Tech's four remaining ACC regular season home series against No. 5 Virginia (March 31-April 2), Georgia Tech (April 14-16), North Carolina (April 28-30) and Clemson (May 12-14) are still available at all pricing options. Purchase your tickets today.
  • Fans, before making your way to English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park this season, consider reviewing the ballpark's 2023 Visitors Guide.