Around the Horn: In Good Position
April 5, 2007
 The Virginia Cavaliers improved to 8-4 in the ACC and took over the top spot in the Coastal Division with a three game sweep of the Virginia Tech Hokies in Blacksburg last weekend. UVa owns the head-to-head tiebreaker with North Carolina, which also failed to sweep in Blacksburg. Virginia coach Brian O'Connor says that one game edge in the respective series against the Hokies could be huge at season's end.
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Around the Horn: Missed Chances
March 30, 2007
The Cavaliers improved to 22-5 (5-4 ACC) on the season with a series victory over the Miami Hurricanes (15-12, 3-6 ACC). The Cavaliers claimed the first two wins of the series with a 4-1 Friday triumph and a 3-0 Saturday shutout, while the Hurricanes secured the final game. Sunday's 4-2 loss was Virginia's third series finale defeat in three attempts this season. The Hoos lost 7-6 to Wake Forest and 9-4 to North Carolina earlier in the year.
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The Unbroken Rule
March 23, 2007
 Virginia pitching coach Karl Kuhn has a lot of quippy sayings. Some are just things old baseball guys say, others have everyday relevance. One such quip with daily relevance is "the game will test your poise." For Jake Rule, he learned about the tests of the game long before wearing the orange and blue, which was something he dreamed of as a child growing up in Waynesboro.
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Around the Horn: Offense Responds
March 23, 2007
 When the new Baseball America poll came out Monday afternoon, the North Carolina Tar Heels were not in the top spot, a position they had held for four weeks. Seventh-ranked Virginia took 2 of 3 against the Heels and the series win provides the Cavaliers with the tie-breaker edge against their Coastal Division rivals when ACC Tournament seeding time rolls around. With the weekend victories and Tuesday night's 11-1 spanking of Richmond on the road, Virginia improves to 20-4 (3-3 ACC). Can Greg Miclat and the Hoos keep it going against Miami?
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Around the Horn: Big UNC Series Looms
March 15, 2007
 The Virginia baseball team rolled to a record-setting 29-2 victory Tuesday evening against Niagara, but things will be much tougher this weekend. The Cavaliers now turn their attention to No. 1 North Carolina in a critical three game series in Chapel Hill that may not only determine the Coastal Division Champion but the league champion as well. The first pitch of the College World Series is 91 days away but this weekend should have a regional or World Series feel.
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Around the Horn: Future Looks Bright
March 6, 2007
Virginia baseball fans have become accustomed to winning baseball. A result of the Cavaliers' on-field achievements has been tremendous off-field success in the living room of prospective recruits. During Brian O'Connor's tenure, the Cavaliers have consistently recruited some of the top classes in the nation. With the announcement of 12 commitments in the early signing period for the 2008 season, O'Connor, recruiting coordinator Kevin McMullan, and pitching coach Karl Kuhn have put together a recruiting class which is expected be ranked among the top classes in the nation.
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Beep, Beep: Miclat, Cavs Start Strong
February 23, 2007
Any true fan of baseball can't help but watch Virginia's Greg Miclat - but only for a second. The sophomore shortstop streaking down the baseline is like the Road Runner jetting down the desert and the competition so far this year has been as clueless to stop him as Wile E. Coyote.
However, it was almost a sight Cavalier fans never got the chance to see.
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Hoos Have Offensive Firepower
February 20, 2007
 Virginia baseball under Brian O'Connor has been noted for excellent pitching and defense. In 2006, the Cavaliers added a potent offensive element to their repertoire and that component is expected to even more proficient in 2007. If the first six games are any indication, there are several Cavalier scoring records that could fall in 2007.
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Pitching Depth Could Be Key For Cavs
February 20, 2007
 Virginia continued its winning ways with a three-game sweep of George Washington this weekend in Charlottesville to improve to 5-1 on the season. Sean Doolittle and Jacob Thompson both got wins to improve to 2-0 on the mound this season. Plus, freshman Matt Packer notched his first collegiate win. The Sabre takes a look at the 2007 Cavaliers, starting with the pitching outlook.
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Notes: UVa Set For Home Opener
February 15, 2007
Brandon Marsh went 2 for 3, including a two-run home run and Sean Doolittle notched his 15th career victory as the Cavaliers opened the 2007 season with a 10-3 triumph over Elon. Doolittle allowed three runs on four hits and fanned six in five innings of work in the opening game of the Springmaid Beach Resort Tournament at Coastal Carolina. Andrew Carraway worked three innings of no-hit, shutout relief, while freshman Jeff Lorick pitched a scoreless ninth inning in his first career appearance.
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Around the Horn: Preseason 2007 Edition
February 9, 2007
The Sabre.com takes an extensive look at the 2007 Cavaliers next week with our Virginia Baseball preview. In our first edition of Around the Horn, we preview opening weekend as Brian O'Connor and the Wahoos travel to Conway, South Carolina, for the second consecutive season for the Springmaid Beach Resort Tournament at Watson Stadium/Vrooman Field where they will face Elon, North Florida, and Coastal Carolina.
In this first edition, The Sabre also tells you why Virginia can meet its two primary objectives this season: Win the ACC and earn a trip to the College World Series.
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Looking Back at UVa's Baseball Season
July 17, 2006
It is difficult as a Virginia baseball fan to look back on the 2006 season without a tremendous sense of pride. The Cavaliers completed the most successful season in school history by winning the most games ever for the program (47) and the most ACC regular season wins ever (21). The Wahoos also secured a record third consecutive NCAA berth and their second regional hosting opportunity in three years.
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Photo Gallery: Charlottesville Regional
June 5, 2006
 The Virginia baseball team hosted its second NCAA Tournament Regional in three years this weekend, welcoming three other teams to Charlottesville. The tourney ended on a bitter note for the Cavs, who were eliminated on Sunday. Check out some of the images from the Hoos' games with Lehigh and Evansville in this 95-photo gallery that features Sean Doolittle, Tom Hagan, Brian O'Connor, Greg Miclat, and more!
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Cavaliers Make Early Exit
June 5, 2006
 In 33 regular season games, just three opponent hits sailed over the blue walls that surround Davenport Field's outfield. The NCAA Regional participants that visited Charlottesville this weekend surpassed that in just three games as Lehigh, South Carolina, and Evansville (twice) all hit home runs against Virginia's vaunted pitching staff. The first one was harmless. The last three? Season ending.
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Gamecocks Top UVa in Grand Fashion
June 4, 2006
Yes Virginia, superman is human. Do it all, two-way star and Second Team All-American Sean Doolittle apparently is not perfect after all. The “Untouchable?” Touchable. Virginia (47-14) ace and ACC Player of the Year Sean Doolittle retired the first six batters he faced, but gave up a grand slam that was the key hit in UVa's 8-2 loss to South Carolina on Saturday.
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Cavaliers Win Opener in Regional
June 3, 2006
 Lehigh opened the 2006 Charlottesville Regional with a bang but concluded the first game of the weekend with a whimper as host Virginia quickly erased the 2-0 deficit en route to an 11-5 victory Friday. Starter Mike Ballard pitched 6.2 innings to get the win for the Hoos.
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Charlottesville Regional: Know the Teams
June 2, 2006
The Virginia baseball team is hosting an NCAA Regional for the second time in three years this weekend. The top-seeded Cavaliers open with Lehigh at 3 p.m. on Friday. The Sabre.com takes a closer look at the region's teams: Virginia, South Carolina, Evansville, and Lehigh.
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8 Things to Know About the Charlottesville Regional
May 31, 2006
 There's a lot to like about Virginia's draw in the NCAA Tournament and a lot to like about playing at home. But there are some concerns with the Charlottesville Regional field as well. The Sabre.com takes a look at some of the best and worst of Charlottesville Regional.
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ACC Baseball Tournament: Virginia's Bracket
May 24, 2006
Virginia opens play in the ACC Baseball Tournament today with a 10 a.m. contest against Florida State. In preparation for this week's tournament, the Sabre.com takes a quick look at Virginia's three bracket opponents: Florida State, North Carolina, and N.C. State.
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Around the Horn: Cavs Try to Stay Hot in Tourney
May 23, 2006
With a three-game sweep of Virginia Tech, the Cavaliers (45-11, 21-9) completed the Virginia baseball program's most successful regular season to date. Virginia's 21 ACC wins are the most in school history and the 45 regular season triumphs also set a team record. Greg Miclat and the Hoos will try to keep a good thing going in the ACC Tournament this week.
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Why or Why Not? - UVa in the ACC Tournament
May 22, 2006
 The Virginia baseball team opens play in the ACC Tournament on Wednesday with a contest against Florida State. The Sabre caught up with Adam Gottschalk, one of the play-by-play voices for WINA's coverage of the Cavaliers, to talk about the upcoming event. Adam answers why or why not on several items including whether Casey Lambert will win the MVP honors and who will be the Cavs' fourth starter.
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Former Hoos Excited About Virginia's Success
May 18, 2006
As the Cavaliers (42-11, 18-9) prepare for the final regular season weekend of the 2006 season, The Sabre.com caught up with some former Virginia baseball players to get their impressions on the success of the Wahoos under coach Brian O'Connor, success many have compared to the escapades of former UVa football coach George Welsh.
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Around the Horn: Sweat the Small Stuff
May 17, 2006
Error-free baseball. Two-out hits. Solid pitching and strong defense. Running out ground balls. Good base-running. All of those tiny details - the little things - have helped the Virginia baseball team post 42 victories, including a series win over North Carolina and a thrilling comeback at Old Dominion. That's why coach Brian O'Connor sweats the small stuff: the little things matter.
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Small Ball Not Just Big at Virginia
May 11, 2006
As Virginia prepares for its upcoming series with top-ranked North Carolina, the two teams represent the new breed of college baseball teams. Both teams feature good defenses, excellent pitching, and a small ball approach to offense. Small ball is built around strategy, speed, timing, sacrifice, and good mental pitching. It's about calculated risks and it's about putting pressure on the defense. It's also part of a noticeable trend.
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Around the Horn: Cavs Face Heels in Big Showdown
May 10, 2006
In what could certainly be considered one of the most important ACC weekend series in Virginia baseball history, the Virginia Cavaliers (39-10, 16-8 ACC) prepare to do battle with ACC leading and top ranked North Carolina (40-8, 18-6 ACC) this Friday at Davenport Field. Can you say, “For all the marbles?” Indeed, there's a lot riding on this weekend's results.
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