COLLEGE BASEBALL 'That's our goal': Deeper, more athletic Virginia baseball is aiming for Omaha GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Nov 5, 2026 1 hr ago 0 × Virginia first baseman Antonio Perrotta discusses the Cavaliers' fall-ball practices and his decision to return for the 2027 season. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save He understands how his experience can make an impact on Virginia’s baseball program come springtime.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^`2_gb54f\cce3\c_2b\3g2c\3g2aa3f7_7ebQmb E2<62H2JD 7C@> ':C8:?:2 32D632==VD a_af D4965F=6 C6=62D6k^2mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^`2a75`fg\67f4\c4bd\h4c3\7_b__3``355cQm':C8:?:2 32D632==VD w6?CJ +2E<@HD<: H:== 86E V6G6CJ @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 36 E96 uC:52J ?:89E 8FJVk^2mk^Am kAmr2G2=:6CD 7:CDE 32D6>2? 2?5 E62> 42AE2:? p?E@?:@ !6CC@EE2 564:565 E@ C6EFC? 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