Virginia Tech came within three outs of eliminating top-seeded UCLA from the NCAA Tournament before the Bruins staged a dramatic ninth-inning rally for a 6-5 victory Saturday in the Los Angeles Regional elimination bracket.

The Hokies are the only ones who will have to cross a state line to get to their NCAA regional, but they don’t foresee the travel as a deterrent.

Virginia Tech, Virginia and Liberty all heard their names called during Monday afternoon’s NCAA baseball selection show.

Virginia Tech powered its way into the ACC Tournament quarterfinals with a dominant win over Notre Dame on Wednesday at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Hokie fans are in Blacksburg cheering on the Virginia Tech baseball team, while also supporting local businesses.

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan served as the special guest speaker.