Virginia Tech baseball is closing out the regular season on a high note, and the Hokies are making sure every pitch counts as they eye postseason play. In the opening game of their final series against Clemson, senior Brett Renfrow delivered a quality start, leading the team to a decisive 5-1 victory. The win not only boosted morale but also pushed Tech's overall record to 28-22, with an even 14-14 mark in ACC play.

The series has been shifted to a Thursday-Saturday schedule to accommodate Virginia Tech's commencement ceremonies, but that hasn't dampened the energy at Atlantic Union Bank Park. With the ACC Tournament looming, every game matters now more than ever. A series win—or better yet, a sweep—against a strong Quad 1 opponent like Clemson could be the ticket to securing a favorable seed in the conference tournament and potentially punching a ticket to the NCAA Regionals.

Earlier this week, the Hokies made a strategic move by canceling the final game of their non-conference home-and-home series with Marshall. While a win there wouldn't have added much to their resume, a loss could have been damaging. The decision gave the team a much-needed rest, especially for a bullpen that was stretched thin after a tough 1-1 split with UNCG last weekend. In those games, pitching by committee resulted in a 13-18 loss and an 11-9 win, highlighting the need for the relievers to recharge.

It's been a season of ups and downs for the Hokies. After a rocky first half, they've fought hard to climb back above .500, and that resilience is paying off as they head into the final stretch. With two games left in the regular season, the momentum is building—and starting this series with a win is exactly the kind of spark this team needs to finish strong.