Cavs rout Tribe

Will Roberts fanned eight batters in his first career start on the mound for the Cavaliers, earning his first collegiate victory in the process as Virginia routed William & Mary 11-1 at Davenport Field on Tuesday afternoon.

The rookie right-hander allowed just three hits and a walk as he notched his first win.

“For our team, the performance of Will Roberts was truly a bright a spot,” Virginia coach Brian O’Connor said. “He had pinpoint control and command today. He can be a complete pitcher.”

Roberts was given ample run support in the second inning as Virginia plated four runs. Timely hitting provided five more runs in third, giving Roberts a comfort zone to work with.

“Going out there in the first inning and second inning in a tie ballgame is totally different than going out there with a nine-run lead,” Roberts said. “It mainly just took the pressure of me, and just allowed me to throw strikes and challenge the hitters.”

UVa (5-0) collected 13 hits, including three doubles, and stole three bases. Phil Gosselin and Jarrett Parker drove in three runs apiece.