No. 11 Virginia Tech to open ACC play against Boston College

BLACKSBURG – Competing in one of the conference’s most underrated ACC-opening series, the No. 11 Virginia Tech baseball team (11-2, 0-0 ACC) begins its quest for the 2022 ACC Coastal Division Championship this weekend. A three-game non-league homestand against Boston College (10-1, 0-0 ACC) at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park (March 10-12).

Friday through Sunday games between the Hokies and Eagles will air live on ACC Network Extra starting at 2 p.m., 2 p.m. and 1 p.m. Fans can listen to all three games on the Virginia Tech Sports Network as the voice of Tech baseball, Evan Hughes, calls them.

Ticketed entrance
Tickets are required to enter Virginia Tech’s five ACC home series this season, including this weekend’s series against Boston College. They can be supporters. Click here to purchase tickets at all price options.


Individual tickets are $10, while youth seats 6 to 18 are $5 (children 5 and under are free). Virginia Tech students who receive tickets through the Student Lottery Portal can also get free access to home games.


All ticket sales, including game day walk-up sales, are cashless and require a debit or credit card for purchase. Fans are strongly encouraged to download their tickets prior to arriving at the ballpark to ensure the fastest possible entry experience.


With the introduction of an improved HokieSports mobile app and My Account portal, managing tickets on a mobile device has never been easier. For complete details, including step-by-step instructions and FAQs, please visit HokieSports.com/MobileTickets.

Promotions
• Discounts: Philly Cheesesteak Eggplant will be available for sale during all games against Boston College. All discount sales are cashless.
• Saturday: Game Night Theme; Fans who arrive early will receive a free Sylph mug while supplies last. Entertainment provided by host.
• Sunday: Children are invited to run the bases based on Sunday’s series finale, weather permitting.

Possible starters
• Friday: Griffin Green (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs. John West (1-0, 3.86 ERA)
• Saturday: Drew Hackenberg (1-0, 1.72 ERA) vs. Chris Flynn (3-0, 0.00 ERA)
• Sunday: Anthony Arguelles (0-0 6.75 ERA) vs. Bobby Chicoine (1-0, 2.70 ERA)

 

A series of stories

• Since joining the ACC prior to the 2005 season, Virginia Tech has gone 24-16 in 40 meetings with Boston College. The Hokies hold a 7-6 advantage in the ACC multi-game series between the two programs.
• Tech has won five straight against BC, including a three-game sweep of the Eagles in the 2022 season.
• Virginia Tech She was Boston College’s opponent at Fenway Park in the 2022 ALS Awareness Game — the Hokies’ first time at baseball’s favorite ballpark. Then-Rocky Drew Hackenberg In his seven-inning start, he struck out seven BC batters in a 6-1 win over Tech.
• Overall, the Hokies lead the all-time series against the Eagles, 31-22.

Next

• No. 11 Virginia Tech begins a four-game road swing on Tuesday, March 14, when it returns to the 2023 home-and-home series against ETSU. The first game between the Hokies and Buccaneers at Thomas Stadium in Johnson City, Tennessee is scheduled for 5 p.m.
• Tech next competes at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park on Wednesday, March 22, when the Hokies host VMI. First pitch is scheduled for 4pm in Blacksburg.
• Virginia Tech’s four remaining ACC regular season home series are against Virginia (March 31-April 2), Georgia Tech (April 14-16), North Carolina (April 28-30) and Clemson (May 12-14). All price options. Buy your tickets today.
• Fans, before heading to English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park this season, consider checking out the ballpark. 2023 Visitors Guide.