Hokie ClubUPDATE (April 27, 2023): Due to inclement weather forecast in Blacksburg, first pitch of the Friday, April 28, series opener between Virginia Tech and North Carolina has been moved up to 1 p.m. (previously 7 p.m.). The times and information displayed in the following release have been changed to reflect this update.
Virginia Tech (24-14, 10-10 ACC)
vs. North Carolina (26-15, 9-10 ACC)
Friday, April 28
English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park
1 p.m. ET
ACC Network Extra
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Saturday, April 22
English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park
7 p.m. ET
ACC Network
Virginia Tech Sports Network
Sunday, April 23
English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park
1 p.m. ET
ACC Network Extra
Virginia Tech Sports Network
BLACKSBURG – With the ACC Coastal Division race heating up, the Virginia Tech baseball team (24-14, 10-10 ACC) will vie to tackle another league adversary this weekend when it welcomes North Carolina (26-15, 9-10 ACC) to English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park for a three-game series (April 28-30).
Saturday's game between the Hokies and the Tar Heels will air live on ACC Network with coverage beginning at 7 p.m.; Friday and Sunday's games will stream live on ACC Network Extra with coverage starting at 1 p.m. on both days. 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, including this weekend's series against North Carolina. 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
• Saturday: Country Night ... Fireworks Night ... Free cowboy boot koozies ... Entertainment provided by a live in-venue host.
• Sunday: Free trading card giveaway (sophomore class) and postgame autograph signing ... Kids are invited to run the bases following the conclusion of Sunday's series finale, weather permitting.
PROBABLE STARTERS
• Friday: TBD vs. TBD
• Saturday: TBD vs. TBD
• Sunday: TBD vs. TBD
WHAT'S AT STAKE
- Virginia Tech has won two consecutive multi-game series against North Carolina, once in Blacksburg (2021) and once in Chapel Hill (2022). The Hokies' 2022 series win at Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium marked the program's first all-time road series victory against the Tar Heels.
- Both Virginia Tech and North Carolina are considered by D1Baseball this week to be riding the bubble of the 64-team NCAA Division I Baseball Championship field. The Hokies are considered among the outlet's Last Five In while the Tar Heels are residing among the First Five Out.
- During the 2022 regular season, Tech posted 12-1 and 7-3 victories at No. 18 North Carolina while breaking out to a 3-0 lead during Sunday's series finale.
- This weekend's series between Virginia Tech and UNC marks the Hokies' first chance to avenge their 10-0 defeat to the Tar Heels at the 2022 ACC Baseball Championship. Top-seeded Tech was kept in check by left-hander Brandon Schaeffer (future 18th round MLB Draft pick), who threw a complete game shutout to lead UNC to clinch Pool A, secure a semifinal berth and go on to win the conference title.
- Entering the weekend, fourth-place Virginia Tech (10-10 ACC) and fifth-place North Carolina (9-10 ACC) trail first-place Duke (12-8 ACC) by two games and two and a half games, respectively, in the ACC Coastal Division standings. The Hokies are currently tied with Clemson for the seventh best record in the conference while UNC holds the ninth best record.
UP NEXT
- Virginia Tech will compete in a home-and-home series with Marshall beginning on Tuesday, May 2, in Charleston, West Virginia (6 p.m.) and ending on Wednesday, May 3, in Blacksburg (7 p.m.).
- Tickets to Virginia Tech's two remaining ACC regular season home series against 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.