A Historic Night in Morgantown
The Mountaineers erupted in celebration after a 17-1 triumph over Cal Poly on Saturday, June 6, sealing a sweep of the Morgantown Super Regional and earning the program’s first-ever spot in the College World Series. The team capped the night by singing John Denver’s classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as the stadium lights dimmed.
Starter Maxx Yehl delivered a solid five-inning outing, striking out four batters before exiting with the lead firmly in hand. The offense exploded early, plating seven runs in the second frame. Ben Lumsden and Tyrus Hall launched back-to-back home runs that ignited the rally, while the lineup added two runs apiece in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to stretch the advantage.
What Comes Next
The victory also marked West Virginia’s 45th win of the season, surpassing the previous single-season record and underscoring the team’s steady ascent under head coach. The Mountaineers will now turn their attention to a June 12 matchup against Troy, a team that pushed them to the brink in the opening game of the series with a 12-2 win.
Troy’s pitching staff will need to regroup quickly after surrendering a barrage of extra-base hits, while West Virginia’s lineup looks to maintain the momentum that carried them through the super regional. Fans can expect a high‑stakes contest that may define the next chapter of the Mountaineers’ historic campaign.