Liberty completes season sweep with 10-3 win over Virginia

By Colin Moore
JerryRatcliffe.com correspondent

The Virginia baseball team was defeated for the second time this season by Liberty, as the Flames registered a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night at Disharoon Park.

Liberty’s bats got warm in the second inning and remained hot the entirety of the game, tallying eight RBI and 10 runs on 10 hits. UVA’s bullpen did what it could as Brian O’Connor pitched seven guys trying to find some rhythm.

Kevin Jaxel earned the start in Tuesday’s matchup but only pitched one complete inning before giving up two runs on three hits. Wes Harrington performed the best on the mound as he went three innings with three strikeouts, and gave up one run on four hits.

Unfortunately for the Hoos, they also struggled behind the plate, only earning three runs on six total hits.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Flames opened up the scoring in the second inning from a two-run homer from Tucker Moore. Moore ended up having a fantastic night at the plate, going 3 for 5 with the home run and 3 RBI. The Cavaliers evened the score in the bottom of the inning from a solo shot to right-center field from Antonio Perrotta to lead off the inning. Later, James Nunnallee tallied the second RBI for the Hoos by hitting a shot up the middle.

The Flames opened up the lead with a massive grand slam to center field from John Simmons in the third to gain momentum. Liberty went on to add three more runs in the fourth inning, securing a 9-2 lead.

Both teams managed to score one more run each in the ninth to finish with a final score of 10-3.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Courtesy UVA Media Relations

• Perrotta’s home run in the second was the second dinger of his career and his first since March 16, 2024 against Wake Forest.
• Henry Ford extended his on-base streak to 19 games on Tuesday with a walk in the third inning.
• Wes Arrington made his 16th relief appearance of the season to lead all Cavalier bullpen arms.
• Despite the defeat, Virginia leads the all-time series 44-24-1 over Liberty.  

UP NEXT

The Cavaliers face off against No.7 Florida State in a three-game series in Tallahassee, beginning Thursday at 7 p.m.