MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The No. 9 West Virginia University baseball team faced a tough challenge last night, losing to TCU 4-0 at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Now, the Mountaineers stand at 36-13 overall and 20-9 in the Big 12. Meanwhile, TCU improved to 33-19 with a 17-12 conference record.
TCU pitcher Lance Davis delivered a strong performance, pitching a complete game and recording six strikeouts. The Mountaineers struggled offensively, managing only three hits from Matt Ineich, Paul Schoenfeld, and Ben Lumsden.
In the second inning, TCU struck first with solo home runs by Preston Gamster and Kyuss Gargett. Redshirt junior Maxx Yehl held the Horned Frogs in check for most of the game, allowing just one more baserunner in his 6.2 innings while fanning nine batters.
Despite a solid effort from junior Dawson Montesa, who struck out four in the eighth, two runs slipped by due to wild pitches, extending TCU’s lead.
Davis closed the game impressively, retiring the last 10 Mountaineers he faced. He threw just 108 pitches for the shutout.
As the regular season wraps up, West Virginia aims to bounce back in the final game of the series on Saturday. The first pitch is set for noon, preceded by Senior Day activities at 11:25 a.m.
In recent trends, college baseball has seen a rise in home runs. According to a 2022 NCAA report, the average number of home runs per game is at a record high. This trend not only adds excitement for fans but also shapes how teams strategize, especially in crucial games like this one.
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