A gust of wind turns game into chaos
A sudden gust of wind associated with a thunderstorm lifted a large event tent at Kendrick Family Ballpark and hurled it into the spectator area during the eighth‑inning stretch of a Super Regional matchup between West Virginia University and Cal Poly.
The unexpected intrusion sent several onlookers scrambling for cover, and emergency personnel quickly arrived to tend to the injured.
Medical response and delay
West Virginia University’s athletics department later confirmed that five people were transported for medical treatment and that the school is coordinating support for those affected.
First responders secured the perimeter, provided immediate care, and cleared the area before the game could resume.
Mountaineers seize the moment
After a roughly 90‑minute pause, play restarted and the Mountaineers pulled away, eventually posting a 17‑1 victory that clinched their first‑ever berth in the College World Series.
The win underscored the team’s resilience, as the players and coaches remained focused despite the disruption, and the university community rallied around the injured spectators.