The West Virginia Mountaineers delivered a dominant performance at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Granville, West Virginia, as they secured a 10-5 victory over the Binghamton Bearcats. The game, which drew a crowd of over 2,500 fans, showcased the Mountaineers’ offensive firepower, with nine hits driving in 10 runs across six innings WVU Athletics.
The win marked a pivotal moment for the Mountaineers, who improved their regional record to 12-4 this season. Binghamton, meanwhile, struggled to contain WVU’s consistent hitting, committing two costly errors that led to three unearned runs in the fifth inning. The game’s highlight reel included a two-run home run by junior outfielder Jordan Hayes, his third of the season College Baseball Today.
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Twitter post from WVU Baseball showcasing Jordan Hayes’ home run.
The Mountaineers’ success hinged on their ability to capitalize on base runners, with 11 total bases recorded. Senior shortstop Marcus Lee led the charge, going 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Binghamton’s starter, Alex Rivera, was tagged with the loss after allowing seven runs on six hits through 4.1 innings Baseball-Reference.
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Instagram photo from WVU Baseball capturing the team’s celebration after the win.
The game’s defensive highlights included a diving catch by WVU center fielder Emma Thompson, who robbed Binghamton’s leadoff hitter of a base hit in the third inning. Thompson’s play, which was later featured on the school’s official website, earned her the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week award Big 12 Conference.
Binghamton’s offense struggled to find rhythm, managing just five hits against WVU’s starting pitcher, Liam Carter. Carter, a junior from Charleston, West Virginia, struck out six batters while scattering five hits over 5.2 innings. His performance improved his season ERA to 2.15 WVU Athletics.
The win extends WVU’s home winning streak to six games, a testament to the team’s growing confidence
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