West Virginia University’s baseball team delivered a commanding 17‑1 victory over Cal Poly in the Super Regional, a performance that turned heads across the college sports landscape.
A Night of Power Surge
The Mountaineers launched a season‑high five home runs, including a 393‑foot solo shot by Tyrus Hall and two blasts from Ben Lumsden, while Armani Guzman recorded his first homer of the year at a pivotal moment.
Gavin Kelly, the team’s all‑time homer leader, added his 17th of the season, underscoring a collective shift toward power hitting that has defined their recent run.
Coach Steve Sabins credited the surge to a blend of confidence, refined swing mechanics and a willingness to trust the long ball, noting that the squad had hit 13 homers across the regional and super regional stages.
The offensive explosion, which produced 29 runs over two games, ranks among the most prolific in Super Regional history, propelling WVU into the next round and a potential showdown in Omaha, Nebraska.
Pitcher Maxx Yehl anchored the effort with five solid innings, allowing just one run, while the team’s overall chemistry suggested a deeper belief in each other’s abilities.
If the Mountaineers can sustain this momentum, they will join the nation’s elite in the College World Series, a prospect that has energized fans and alumni alike.