The No. 17 West Virginia University baseball team is set to face off against UCF in a Big 12 series from April 25-27 at John Euliano Park in Florida. West Virginia, with a record of 34-5, is currently leading the Big 12 with a 13-3 conference record. The team recently ended a 14-game winning streak with a loss to Penn State on Tuesday.
The Mountaineers have the highest winning percentage in the country at .872 and are ranked in the top 20 in various national polls. They are known for their impressive pitching staff, ranking first in the Big 12 and ninth in the country with a 3.66 ERA. West Virginia is also strong at the plate, ranking second in the conference with a .314 batting average.
UCF, led by head coach Rich Wallace, has a record of 23-17 and is currently in 12th place in the Big 12. The Knights excel in hitting, with Edian Espinal leading the conference with a .352 average. They also have three pitchers with ERAs under two.
This series will mark the first time the Mountaineers travel to UCF, after defeating the Knights in Morgantown last season. Fans can catch the games on ESPN+ or listen on Mountaineer Sports Network, with live stats available at WVUsports.com. For more information, follow @WVUBaseball on social media.
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