Virginia RHP Connor Jones (Shotgun Spratling)

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Virginia’s Jones Shines In Duel Vs. Lauer

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — It was perhaps the most highly anticipated pitching matchup of opening weekend, but Connor Jones is no stranger to big games, and he wasn’t about to let the hype affect him.

Virginia’s ace righthander was in complete control from the start of his outing until the finish, smothering Kent State with quality strikes over seven innings of three-hit, shutout ball to lead the reigning national champions to an 8-6 win against another premium draft prospect, lefthander Eric Lauer. Jones did not issue a walk while striking out eight during a clinical 84-pitch outing that[…]

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