Ethan Anderson almost back on track as No. 11 Virginia hits the road for series at Louisville [Video]

There was no hiding how he felt.

Ethan Anderson’s quick response revealed exactly the thought and energy he’s put into trying to get back on track.

“First half of the season, I wouldn’t say there were expectations, but not doing what I feel like I’ve worked hard to do,” was frustrating, said Anderson, the switch-hitting Virginia catcher and first baseman, after he slugged two homers last Friday night in the Cavaliers’ win over North Carolina.

No. 11 UVa (26-7, 9-6 ACC) starts the second half of its conference slate with a weekend series that begins at Louisville (20-12, 6-6 ACC) at Jim Patterson Stadium on Friday.

The first longball was a line drive, which exited over the right-field fence at Disharoon Park almost as soon as it left Anderson’s bat. That solo shot extended the Hoos’ lead to 4-2 in the home seventh, and an inning later, his second smash — a powerful, 410-foot blast soaring over …