Yahoo Sports’ Jake Mintz provides an update from Omaha following Day 3 of the College World Series, where Virginia has been eliminated and Tennessee looks to make history as the first #1 seed to win the Championship since 1999. The University of Virginia was the first team to be sent home after losing to Florida State University with a score of 7-3. The Cavaliers struggled to generate enough offense and will now head home, bringing an end to their college season.
The atmosphere at the end of a college season is always emotional, with lots of hugs and tearful goodbyes. A standout moment from Virginia’s exit was starting pitcher Jay Wolfel getting emotional during the postgame press conference, expressing gratitude towards his manager, Brian O’Connor, for all the support throughout the years. These moments truly showcase the relationships and personal growth that can come from college athletics.
In the other game of the day, Tennessee claimed a decisive 6-1 victory against their opponent, with outfielder Kavari Stier’s three-run home run in the fourth inning proving to be the difference. The Volunteers are now 2-0 in the tournament and will await the winner of an elimination game between UNC and Florida State. This position in the College World Series is unfamiliar territory for this version of Tennessee, as they aim to break the 22-year drought of a #1 seed winning the Championship.
Tuesday’s game will be crucial in determining Tennessee’s path in the tournament, as they continue their quest to make history in this year’s College World Series.