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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Observer

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Notre Dame baseball continues homestand against No. 8 Virginia

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After a 2-0 start to the week, Notre Dame baseball is in for another test at home this weekend. No. 8 Virginia (32-6, 12-6 ACC) will come to town for a chilly series in South Bend. The Irish have already faced three ranked conference opponents this year and took two of three from then-No. 6 Louisville at home in late March.


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Martinez mashes, Irish bullpen goes Beacon-blanking in 7-3 win

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Notre Dame baseball began a five-game week Tuesday afternoon, hosting and defeating the Valparaiso Beacons for the second time this year. With No. 8 Virginia coming to town this weekend and a slew of home games to follow, the Irish needed a productive start. By virtue of early hitting and a magnificent bullpen, they got it.