The Virginia Tech Hokies baseball team navigated a week of highs and lows, finishing with an even 2-2 record. The action began on a positive note with a strong mid-week victory over a typically challenging Radford squad, a crucial momentum builder before a pivotal ACC road series.

Facing their neighbors from down Prices Fork, the Hokie offense erupted in a display of power rarely seen this season. The lineup came alive, scoring in six of nine innings and launching four home runs. Nick Locurto led the charge with two homers, including a two-run shot, while Treyson Hughes and Ethan Gibson also went deep. The 10-5 win, secured with a committee approach on the mound, provided the perfect spark heading to Miami.

However, the momentum from that offensive outburst proved difficult to sustain in Coral Gables. The series opener against the Hurricanes was a disheartening affair, ending in a run-rule loss that saw a promising start evaporate. In baseball, sometimes the bear gets you before you even get started, and Friday was one of those days.

Showing the resilience required in conference play, the Hokies shook off the tough loss to battle back and salvage the series finale, avoiding the sweep. While dropping the series 1-2 is a setback, grabbing a win on the road against a conference foe demonstrates the fight in this squad. The week underscored the team's ongoing quest for consistency as they look to build on the power shown against Radford and the grit displayed in Miami.