Virginia Rallies Past Florida State in ACC Opener Behind Perrotta’s Go-Ahead Homer
LAKE MONTICELLO, Va. (Interstat) — Antonio Perrotta hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning Thursday, rallying Virginia to a 4-3 win over Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams at Davenport Field.
The Cavaliers, trailing 3-0, scored all four runs in the fourth. Sam Harris and Jake Weatherspoon had RBI hits before Perrotta’s two-run shot, his second of the season, gave Virginia the lead for good.
Florida State’s three runs, all unearned, came in the fifth. Virginia’s bullpen combined for five scoreless innings, with Henry Zatkowski earning the win. Seminoles starter Wes Mendes took the loss, allowing four earned runs over five innings despite striking out seven.
Virginia improved to 24-7, while Florida State fell to 22-7. The teams continue their series Friday.