As the calendar flips toward May, Virginia baseball fans have plenty to keep an eye on. The Cavaliers just wrapped up a much-needed lighter stretch following a tough 0-3 weekend at Pitt. Over the past 11 days, UVA played just three games—a solid 5-1 win over George Mason and two blowout victories against Radford. That breather couldn't have come at a better time.

Now, in year one of the Chris Pollard era, the 'Hoos sit at 32-16 overall and 12-12 in ACC play. With two weekends left in the regular season, that record carries some serious weight. Thanks to a demanding conference schedule, Virginia boasts an RPI ranking of 18th. That typically puts a team in line for a two-seed in the NCAA Tournament—but the picture is a bit more complicated.

Most bracketologists agree the Cavaliers are tournament-bound, but hosting a regional might be a stretch. D1Baseball's latest projection has UVA as the 27th overall seed, traveling to Lawrence, Kansas to face the Jayhawks. Meanwhile, the analytically-driven PEAR Ratings see the Wahoos as a high three-seed in UCLA's regional. Geography matters to the selection committee, so a cross-country trip seems unlikely, but these projections give a clear sense of where the consensus stands on Virginia's resume.

Looking ahead, the schedule offers a chance to build momentum. This weekend, the 'Hoos host Cal—an ACC bottom-feeder that has recently shown signs of life. Then it's a road trip to face Louisville, a team that started hot but has now dropped five straight. Both are beatable, but even a 6-0 or 5-1 finish (plus a midweek win over Richmond) might not be enough to secure a hosting spot. Still, barring a total collapse, Virginia is virtually a lock for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.

The real goal? Enter the postseason playing their best baseball—and staying healthy. The offense has been inconsistent lately, and that's something to watch as the stakes get higher. For a team with this much talent, it's all about peaking at the right time.