UVA’s game plan for pitchers was to change speeds and locations

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1980VT

Even when VT’s batters were up in the count UVA kept with their plan. Give up a single / walk and stay out of the big innings.

Posted: 04/13/2026 at 08:21 AM ET

(In response to this post by HokieKip)

When was the last time we went 3 games without a HR? -- nkhooch Apr 13, 2026 at 12:17 AM ET

nkhooch • 04/13/26 12:17 AM ET

The answer according to VT stats is the 2022 super-regional hosting team. -- nvpbrown Apr 13, 2026 at 09:55 AM ET

nvpbrown • 04/13/26 09:55 AM ET

. . . and won a three-game series without a HR?** -- HokieKip Apr 13, 2026 at 07:53 AM ET

HokieKip • 04/13/26 07:53 AM ET

UVA’s game plan for pitchers was to change speeds and locations ◄ -- 1980VT Apr 13, 2026 at 08:21 AM ET

1980VT • 04/13/26 08:21 AM ET

And they only gave up 7 earned runs over 3 games. So, it worked. -- nkhooch Apr 14, 2026 at 09:26 PM ET

nkhooch • 04/14/26 09:26 PM ET

They also pitched their "down" pitchers to keep the ball out of the air** -- VT_AD Apr 13, 2026 at 10:50 AM ET

VT_AD • 04/13/26 10:50 AM ET