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Virginia Tech starter Brett Renfrow gave up two runs on five hits over four innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Scotland are shy of options on the left side and Curtis is stating a big case, not as a starter but as an impact sub in times of strife.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

But left-handed pitcher Madden Clement, typically Virginia Tech’s mid-week starter, surrendered the pair of solo shots to tie the score 5-5.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

This isn’t an award-winning conversation starter, but it didn’t matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Thought so. You need a better camera. That one’s fine for a starter, or for birthday parties and Christmas. Not for you.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng