A Defensive Highlight That Captured the Internet
Freshmen from West Virginia University have quickly become the talk of the Northwoods League after a spectacular defensive sequence that left fans buzzing.
Colton Sims and Weston Mazey, both in their first year of college baseball, combined for a flawless 4‑6‑3 double play that turned a potential rally into a game‑changing out. The play, which was captured on video and posted by Mazey’s mother, amassed more than 19,000 views within hours.
The Richmond Flying Mummies, bolstered by Sims’ five RBIs and a series of clutch hits, edged the Kalamazoo Growlers 18‑14 in a high‑scoring affair that showcased the raw talent of the young Mountaineers.
Sims, a native of Leawood, Kansas, entered the game as the top‑ranked third‑baseman in his state and finished with three doubles, while Mazey, the son of former WVU head coach Randy Mazey, contributed an RBI and several key defensive stops.
Although the Flying Mummies still have 23 games left in their schedule, the early surge has raised expectations for a deep playoff run, and the duo’s chemistry suggests they could be pivotal pieces for West Virginia’s future.