Editor's Pick VIRGINIA BASEBALL Behind Evan Blanco, No. 18 Virginia wins Commonwealth Clash opener against Virginia Tech GREG MADIA Charlottesville Daily Progress May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024 Updated May 19, 2024 0 × Virginia pitcher Evan Blanco discusses his strong outing, the longest of his career, in the Cavaliers' win over rival Virginia Tech on Thursday. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As he walked off the mound following the longest outing of his career, the home crowd’s cheers swelled louder.kAm|2J36 :E H2D 3642FD6 tG2? q=2?4@ 925 E2>65 E96:C C:G2= @C 3642FD6 96 @776C65 D@>6 9@A6 23@FE H92E ':C8:?:2 4@F=5 36 E9:D A@DED62D@? 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