GRANVILLE — A day after facing the most touted pitching prospect in college baseball, West Virginia’s hitters swung their bats like they saw his ghost. TCU’s Charles […]
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Column: A Friday to forget, and Manoah pledges to do precisely that
COMMENTARY GRANVILLE, W.Va.— The TCU fans tailgating beyond right field asked, “Hey, you wanna shot of Fireball?” Which seemed like an appropriate pregame toast before enjoying two […]
MLB scouts still love Alek Manoah despite his struggles on the mound against TCU
GRANVILLE — Alek Manoah’s performance in the spotlight Friday night did not go as hoped, but the good news for the West Virginia junior is that big-league […]
Manoah, Lodolo set for top pitcher’s duel as West Virginia hosts TCU
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — One of the best pitching matchups in college baseball this season — or any season — is the backdrop for a pivotal Big […]
West Virginia lefty Nick Snyder one strike shy of no-hitter against Marshall
GRANVILLE — Nick Snyder thought he had it. The West Virginia junior left-hander was one pitch away from recording the program’s first nine-inning no-hitter since 2002, and […]
Texas freshman crushes 2 HRs, denies West Virginia sweep
AUSTIN, Texas— In search of a weekend sweep, No. 17 West Virginia got blindsided by Texas freshman Lance Ford. The light-hitting second baseman, who had only eight […]
West Virginia baseball rallies in 9th inning to beat Texas 9-8, clinches series
AUSTIN, Texas — Seemingly impervious to late-game pressure, No. 17 West Virginia won yet another game in its final at-bat. Texas can’t remember what such euphoria feels […]
Late power surge carries West Virginia past Texas in series opener
AUSTIN, Texas — Alek Manoah provided another solid start, but No. 17 West Virginia needed some clutch power to take the series opener against Texas on Friday […]
West Virginia baseball rises to No. 17 in rankings
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia climbed three spots to No. 17 in the latest D1Baseball.com poll released Monday — their highest ranking since 1982 — and Alek Manoah […]
Kansas holds off West Virginia’s rally to avoid sweep
GRANVILLE — Lightning did not strike twice for Marques Inman and No. 20 West Virginia on Easter Sunday. A day after delivering a dramatic game-winning home run […]