UPDATE (March 10, 2023): Due to rain forecast this weekend in the Blacksburg area, the Friday, March 10, start time between No. 11 Virginia Tech and Boston College has been pushed back to 3 p.m. (previously 2 p.m.). Additionally, the Hokies and the Eagles will now contest a doubleheader on Saturday, March 11, beginning at 1 p.m. There is no longer a game scheduled for Sunday, March 12. The dates and times displayed in the following release have been changed to reflect this new schedule.
No. 11 Virginia Tech (11-2, 0-0 ACC)
vs. Boston College (10-1, 0-0 ACC)
Friday, March 10
English Field at AUBP
3 p.m. ET
ACC Network Extra
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Saturday, March 11
English Field at AUBP
1 p.m. ET (DH)
ACC Network Extra
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Saturday, March 11
English Field at AUBP
Game 1 plus 40 minutes
ACC Network Extra
Virginia Tech Sports Network
BLACKSBURG – Competing in one of the conference's more underrated ACC-opening series, the No. 11 Virginia Tech baseball team (11-2, 0-0 ACC) will truly begin its quest at defending its 2022 ACC Coastal Division championship this weekend when it kicks off league play with a three-game home set against Boston College (10-1, 0-0 ACC) at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park (March 10-12).
Friday through Saturday's games between the Hokies and the Eagles will air live on ACC Network Extra with coverage beginning at 3 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. Fans may also listen to all three games as called by the voice of Tech baseball, Evan Hughes, on the Virginia Tech Sports Network.
TICKETED ADMISSION
Tickets are required for admission to Virginia Tech's five ACC home series this season, beginning with this weekend's series against Boston College. Fans may click here to purchase tickets at all pricing options.
Individual tickets are priced at $10 while youth ages 6 to 18 are set at $5 (children ages 5 and under are free). Virginia Tech students receiving tickets through the student lottery portal may also access home games for free.
All ticket sales, including walk-up sales on gameday, are cashless and will require a debit or credit card for purchase. Fans are strongly encouraged to download their tickets before arriving at the ballpark to guarantee the quickest entry experience possible.
With the introduction of an enhanced HokieSports mobile app and My Account portal, managing tickets on a mobile device has never been easier. For complete details, including step-by-step instructions and FAQs, please visit HokieSports.com/MobileTickets.
PROMOTIONS
• Concessions: Philly cheesesteak eggrolls will be available for sale during all games against Boston College. All concessions sales are cashless.
• Saturday: Game Night theme; early-arriving fans will receive a free Silipint cup while supplies last; entertainment provided by an in-venue host.
• Sunday: Kids are invited to run the bases following the conclusion of Sunday's series finale, weather permitting.
PROBABLE STARTERS
• Friday: Griffin Green (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs. John West (1-0, 3.86 ERA)
• Saturday: Drue Hackenberg (1-0, 1.72 ERA) vs. Chris Flynn (3-0, 0.00 ERA)
• Saturday: Anthony Arguelles (0-0 6.75 ERA) vs. Bobby Chicoine (1-0, 2.70 ERA)
SERIES HISTORY
- Since joining the ACC prior to the 2005 season, Virginia Tech has gone 24-16 during its 40 meetings against Boston College. The Hokies hold the 7-6 advantage in ACC multi-game series that have been contested between the two programs.
- Tech has won five straight individual matchups against BC, including its three-game sweep of the Eagles during the 2022 season.
- Virginia Tech was Boston College's opponent during the 2022 ALS Awareness Game at Fenway Park – the Hokies' first appearance at baseball's most beloved ballpark. Then-rookie Drue Hackenberg struck out seven BC batters during his seven-inning start, pitching Tech to the 6-1 victory.
- Overall, the Hokies lead the all-time series against the Eagles, 31-22.
UP NEXT
- No. 11 Virginia Tech will begin a four-game road swing on Tuesday, March 14, when it returns its 2023 home-and-home pair with ETSU. First pitch between the Hokies and the Buccaneers at Thomas Stadium in Johnson City, Tennessee, is scheduled for 5 p.m.
- Tech will compete next at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park on Wednesday, March 22, when the Hokies host VMI. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Blacksburg.
- Tickets to Virginia Tech's four remaining ACC regular season home series against 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.