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Hopefully it's not a jinx. Baton Rouge Regional (16) LSU (37-17) vs. Akron (34-23) Virginia Tech (46-10) vs. South Alabama (32-25) Austin Curtright, USA TODAY: Virginia Tech. I'm taking the Hokies to upset LSU in the Baton Rouge Regional, as Virginia Tech's offense matches up well with the Tigers' pitching staff. Virginia Tech had a real case to host a regional, but ends up against the lowest-ranked host in LSU. Mitchell Northam, USA TODAY: Virginia Tech. The Hokies are 6-0 on the road against teams from the SEC this season, including road sweeps of NCAA Tournament teams in Georgia and South Carolina. After being seeded one spot out of hosting rights, and after losing a one-run game to Florida State for the ACC title, Virginia Tech will likely be playing with a chip on their shoulder.

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Posted: 05/12/2026 at 12:12 AM ET

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Both USA Today SB writers pick the Hokies to win the LSU Regional ◄ -- VTChip May 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM ET

VTChip • 05/12/26 12:12 AM ET

Run rule them...would be excellent** -- Hokebury May 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET

Hokebury • 05/12/26 02:00 PM ET

But they have a "Chip" on their shoulder(s), and Arthur has their backs.** -- TomTurkey May 12, 2026 at 08:33 AM ET

TomTurkey • 05/12/26 08:33 AM ET

If VT makes it to the CWS, then will Chip and Arthur be in OKC?** -- VTHokie2000 May 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET

VTHokie2000 • 05/12/26 11:03 AM ET

@VTChip** -- TomTurkey May 12, 2026 at 11:35 AM ET

TomTurkey • 05/12/26 11:35 AM ET

Asking me? Safe bet on Chip. Theory on Arthur. ** -- TomTurkey May 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET

TomTurkey • 05/12/26 11:06 AM ET

Asking the entire board. Just responded to your post since you mentioned -- VTHokie2000 May 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET

VTHokie2000 • 05/12/26 11:12 AM ET

"I have a good feeling about this!"** -- TomTurkey May 12, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET

TomTurkey • 05/12/26 11:18 AM ET

Hope this IS NOT a jinx! Just play the games and WIN. ** -- George Baylor May 12, 2026 at 07:35 AM ET

George Baylor • 05/12/26 07:35 AM ET

🤞Then where would the super regionals be? ** -- HokieHeartNSoul May 12, 2026 at 06:57 AM ET

HokieHeartNSoul • 05/12/26 06:57 AM ET

Either at Bama or home if Bama is upset ** -- hokiepro May 12, 2026 at 07:04 AM ET

hokiepro • 05/12/26 07:04 AM ET

Thanks!** -- HokieHeartNSoul May 12, 2026 at 07:18 AM ET

HokieHeartNSoul • 05/12/26 07:18 AM ET

Tuscaloosa Alabama if they win theirs.** -- UTPr0sim May 12, 2026 at 07:01 AM ET

UTPr0sim • 05/12/26 07:01 AM ET

If we hit, we will win. Only needed 3 runs on Saturday. The pitching is -- nkhooch May 12, 2026 at 01:17 AM ET

nkhooch • 05/12/26 01:17 AM ET

^^^Nailed it. Bottom line. ** -- TomTurkey May 12, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET

TomTurkey • 05/12/26 11:08 AM ET

Easier said than done; LSU slightly better ERA than FSU, S Alabama is -- hokiepro May 12, 2026 at 09:06 AM ET

hokiepro • 05/12/26 09:06 AM ET

Completely agree.** -- nkhooch May 12, 2026 at 01:46 PM ET

nkhooch • 05/12/26 01:46 PM ET

Yes. Consistent hits is the key now.** -- HokieAvalanche May 12, 2026 at 07:29 AM ET

HokieAvalanche • 05/12/26 07:29 AM ET

Not that it matters but so do I ** -- VaTechHokiesACC May 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM ET

VaTechHokiesACC • 05/12/26 12:43 AM ET

Some mad Hokies in BR this weekend!!!!!** -- ancient alien 2018 May 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM ET

ancient alien 2018 • 05/12/26 12:22 AM ET

Always want to leave a venue with a positive view of Hokie fans. So, be -- nkhooch May 12, 2026 at 01:12 AM ET

nkhooch • 05/12/26 01:12 AM ET

Let's go!** -- TomTurkey May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET

TomTurkey • 05/12/26 10:30 AM ET