For the first time in program history, West Virginia is headed to Omaha. The Mountaineers delivered an offensive explosion Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Cal Poly 17-1 in the Morgantown Super Regional to complete a two-game sweep and punch their ticket to the College World Series.
After winning Friday’s opener 12-2, West Virginia left little doubt in Game 2, piling up 18 hits and launching five home runs in front of a jubilant home crowd.
How the Game Went Down
The Mountaineers broke the game open with a seven-run second inning and never looked back. By the time the dust settled, nine different WVU starters had recorded a hit and eight scored at least one run.
Bryson Lumsden led the charge with the biggest game of his season, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs. His first blast came during West Virginia’s seven-run second inning before he added another two-run shot in the fourth.
Grant Kelly also homered and finished 3-for-4 with three runs scored, while Armani Guzman went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and three RBIs. Tucker Hall added a solo home run as the Mountaineers flexed their power throughout the afternoon.
West Virginia’s offense wasn’t limited to the long ball. The Mountaineers stole nine bases, repeatedly putting pressure on Cal Poly’s defense while turning nearly every scoring opportunity into a crooked number.
On the mound, starter Max Yehl delivered exactly what West Virginia needed. The right-hander worked five innings, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out four. He threw 77 pitches and kept Cal Poly from generating any sustained momentum after the Mustangs scored in the first inning.
Reliever David Hagen followed with two scoreless innings, helping preserve the massive lead and move the Mountaineers within outs of history.
Cal Poly managed just six hits and went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position as West Virginia’s pitching staff controlled the game from start to finish.
For head coach Steve Sabins and the Mountaineers, the victory represents the culmination of a historic season. Now, for the first time ever, West Virginia will take its place among college baseball’s final eight teams in Omaha. The 2026 NCAA Men’s College World Series begins on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
