West Virginia’s baseball team delivered a statement performance on Tuesday, routing Cal Poly 17‑1 to clinch the program’s inaugural berth in the College World Series. The victory not only marked the Mountaineers’ most decisive win of the season but also established a new franchise record for wins, finishing the year at 45‑15.
The offensive onslaught was led by a quartet of sluggers who refused to let the opposition breathe. Ben Lumsden launched two homers and drove in five runs, extending his postseason RBI tally to a school‑record 21. Tyrus Hall, Armani Guzman and Gavin Kelly each added a long ball, while the rest of the lineup kept the pressure cooking with at least one run scored in six of nine innings.
On the mound, starter Maxx Yehl worked five solid innings, striking out four before yielding to a bullpen that preserved the lead. The pitching staff’s composure was tested when a sudden 98‑minute rain delay halted the action in the eighth, but the team emerged focused and ready to finish the job.
A New Era for West Virginia Baseball
With the Super Regional champion of Troy awaiting them, the Mountaineers now stand one series away from a national championship that has eluded the school for decades. The road ahead will test their depth, but the confidence radiating from the clubhouse suggests they are poised to make history.
The breakthrough has sparked a wave of excitement across Morgantown, where fans have long dreamed of seeing their team compete on the sport’s biggest stage. As the university celebrates the milestone, the focus shifts to sustaining this momentum and translating it into future success.