West Virginia’s 0-4 start in Big 12 play seems like eons ago. Sunday’s eighth-inning rally, triggered by Paul McIntosh scoring the go-ahead run on a controversial play at the plate, […]
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Jackson Wolf gives ups 3 HRs in loss at K-State
MANHATTAN, Kan. — After striking out three times Friday night, Kansas State’s Terrence Spurlin was thrilled to face any pitcher not named Alek Manoah. The sophomore first baseman opened Saturday’s game […]
Alek Manoah throws 13 strikeouts as West Virginia dominates Kansas State 6-0
MANHATTAN, Kan. — With an emphasis on arm angle, leg drive and pinpoint mechanics, Alek Manoah tries not to view pitching as a result-oriented proposition. Still, when it all syncs […]
Alek Manoah regains dominance, blanks Kansas State
With an emphasis on arm angle, leg drive and pinpoint mechanics, Alek Manoah tries not to view pitching as a result-oriented proposition. Still, when it all syncs up, the results […]
Nick Snyder, HRs take down Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Kevin Brophy and Marques Inman homered, and left-hander Nick Snyder delivered another quality start as No. 22 West Virginia beat Virginia Tech 7-2 on Wednesday night. The […]
Morale boost: Darius Hill’s walkoff HR helps Mountaineers avoid sweep
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — After watching his ninth-inning drive hook foul outside the right-field pole, Darius Hill pounded his bat into the turf. “I thought, man, that might have been the […]
TCU defeats West Virginia 6-1 to win series
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 King surprisingly out-pitched […]
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 of college baseball’s […]
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 scouts still hold […]
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 12 series at […]
