Virginia selected as top seed in baseball tourney (AP)

NEW YORK – Virginia left little doubt as to which team is No. 1 in college baseball right now.

The Cavaliers know they’ve still got plenty of work to do to finish there.

Virginia was selected Monday as the top overall seed for the 64-team NCAA Division I college baseball tournament. The Cavaliers (49-9) won the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament and will host one of 16 four-team, double-elimination regionals that begin Friday.

“When you look at Virginia over the course of the season, it’s hard to argue that anybody has had more success,” selection committee chairman Tim Weiser said.

Led by left-hander and potential No. 1 overall draft pick Danny Hultzen, Virginia opens against Patriot League champion Navy (33-23-1) in the Charlottesville regional. East Carolina (39-19) and St. John’s (35-20) also play in the bracket.

“I think that speaks to the level of play, of consistent baseball our team has brought to the field everyday

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