COLLEGE BASEBALL Virginia baseball to wrap regular season with critical series at Louisville GREG MADIA The Daily Progress May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026 Updated May 15, 2026 0 × Virginia center fielder AJ Gracia discusses the Cavaliers' offensive approach over their last two contests. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No one in the history of ACC baseball has hit more home runs in a single season than Louisville sophomore Tague Davis has this year.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^5dchh73`\55he\ca7h\22c6\3gfgcc7356b`Qm':C8:?:2 32D632== 362ED #:49>@?5 :? >6C4J\CF=6 72D9:@? 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