No. 13 Virginia baseball routs Notre Dame to take series
In a dominant showing in South Bend, Virginia rolled to a decisive 20-5 victory over Notre Dame, sealing the best-of-three series on the Irish soil.
Eric Becker provided the headline moment by launching two homers, anchoring a high-powered day for the Cavaliers at the plate. The offensive onslaught didn’t stop there, as multiple Cavaliers contributed with timely hits and produced runs throughout the game.
Virginia grabbed an early lead and maintained control thereafter, stringing together productive at-bats and capitalizing on Notre Dame’s pitching missteps. The offense kept the pressure on, and the bullpen was able to shut things down as the margin grew.
Notre Dame faced a relentless UVA lineup that answered with power and precision, making it a rough afternoon on the mound for the Irish. The series win adds to Virginia’s recent momentum, underscoring the depth and versatility of their batting order.