Historic Milestone for West Virginia Baseball
The Mountaineers erupted early, building a lead that would swell to 17-1 as they dismantled Cal Poly in a display of pure dominance.
Ben Lumsden was the catalyst, launching two home runs and driving in five runs, while Armani Guzman added his first home run of the season and extended his stolen-base streak to 38, tying a school record.
A 97-minute delay caused by heavy winds and rain briefly interrupted the onslaught, but once play resumed the WVU bats stayed hot, culminating in a 29-run outburst that set a new program record for home runs in a single game under coach Steve Sabins.
The victory not only secured the Mountaineers’ first super-regional championship but also earned them a spot in the College World Series in Omaha, where they are slated to open against Troy; the exact dates and times will be released on Monday.
Maxx Yehl earned the win with five solid innings, allowing just one run, and Ben McDougal sealed the game with a strikeout that sparked a wild celebration among players and fans alike.