West Virginia University’s baseball squad capped a memorable Senior Day with a 6-4 victory over Texas Christian University, closing out the regular season as the Big 12’s second-seed.
A Late-Game Rally
The matchup began with TCU striking first, plating three runs in the top of the third inning off starter Chansen Cole. WVU answered in the bottom of the inning, with Matt Ineich and Gavin Kelly crossing the plate, but the lead slipped away as the Horned Frogs added another run in the sixth, prompting Cole’s exit.
The turning point arrived in the eighth inning, when the Mountaineers exploded for three runs. Tyrus Hall’s solo homer tied the game, and a timely single from Sean Smith drove in the go-ahead score. Reliever Reese Bassinger then shut the door, logging 3.2 innings of scoreless relief to seal the win.
With the regular season in the books, WVU now turns its attention to the Big 12 Tournament, opening play on May 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Surprise, Arizona. The team will look to carry the momentum from Saturday’s comeback into a bid for conference glory.
Looking Ahead
Coach Paul Schoenfeld praised the collective effort, highlighting the depth of the roster and the poise shown by younger arms like Bassinger. The Mountaineers’ blend of power hitting and steady pitching positions them well for the postseason.