The University of Virginia Cavaliers secured a dramatic 7-6 walk-off victory over the University of Maryland Terrapins at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on March 11, 2025.
Inning-by-Inning Recap:
1st to 3rd Innings:
Both teams started cautiously, with strong pitching performances keeping the game scoreless through the first two innings.
In the third inning, Maryland’s Elijah Lambros hit a triple to center field, bringing Michael Iannazzo home for the first run of the game. Maryland led 1-0.
4th Inning:
Virginia’s offense began to show signs of life but couldn’t capitalize on runners in scoring position. Maryland maintained their 1-0 lead.
5th Inning:
Virginia broke through with a three-run inning. Chris Arroyo delivered a clutch two-run single, and Eric Becker added an RBI double to give the Cavaliers a 3-1 lead.
6th Inning:
Maryland responded with a strong inning of their own. Jacob Orr hit a sacrifice fly to bring in a run, and Hollis Porter followed with an RBI single. Maryland regained the lead, 4-3.
7th Inning:
Both teams were held scoreless as the pitchers settled in, with Virginia’s bullpen stepping up to keep the game within reach.
8th Inning:
Virginia’s Luke Hanson came up big with a two-run homer to left field, tying the game at 6-6. The Cavaliers’ dugout erupted as momentum shifted in their favor.
9th Inning:
Maryland briefly tied the game on a passed ball, with Chris Hacopian scoring to make it 6-6.
In the bottom of the ninth, Virginia’s Henry Godbout capitalized on a wild pitch by Maryland’s Omar Melendez, dashing home from third base to secure the walk-off victory for the Cavaliers.
Key Takeaways:
Virginia’s late-game heroics, particularly Luke Hanson’s eighth-inning home run, were pivotal.
Maryland’s bullpen struggled to maintain their lead, allowing crucial runs in the final innings.
The game showcased strong performances from both teams, with Maryland’s Elijah Lambros and Virginia’s Chris Arroyo standing out.
Key Performances:
Virginia Cavaliers:
Luke Hanson: 1 home run, 2 RBIs, pivotal in the eighth-inning rally.
Henry Godbout: Scored the game-winning run.
Pitching: Virginia’s bullpen held Maryland scoreless in the final innings, setting the stage for the comeback.
Ryan Osinski: Pitched the final inning, allowing one run but securing the win.
Maryland Terrapins:
Elijah Lambros: 1 triple, 1 RBI, and a strong performance in his hometown of Fredericksburg.
Jacob Orr: 1 sacrifice fly, 1 RBI.
Pitching: Starter Jake Yeager allowed only one run in five innings, but the bullpen struggled to maintain the lead.
Omar Melendez: Took the loss after the wild pitch in the ninth inning.
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