Virginia Regains Momentum, Overpowers No. 18 Stanford
Questions abound after Virginia's series win over Stanford—Is Virginia back on track? Is Stanford out of the race? This weekend, the Cavaliers provided compelling arguments in their favor, stunning the Cardinal and seizing the series convincingly.
Virginia's turnaround was catalyzed by a much-needed 11-8 win on Thursday, spearheaded by Jay Woolfolk's commanding performance on the mound and a rejuvenated offense. Key hitters like Aidan Teel, Eric Becker, and Henry Ford each contributed two hits and RBIs, while Chris Arroyo delivered a crucial home run. The Cavaliers' offensive revival continued into the second game, with Luke Hanson and Becker adding home runs in a 13-7 victory.
Conversely, Stanford's struggles deepen after a sweep by Cal and a disappointing 5-7 record in ACC play. The Cardinal's pitching, expected to be a stronghold, has faltered, and they face a challenging series against a surging Georgia Tech next.
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