West Virginia Mountaineers Complete Sweep of UCF with 4-3 Victory
ORLANDO, Fla. – The No. 17 West Virginia University baseball team secured a thrilling 4-3 win against UCF on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep at John Euliano Park. This victory marks the Mountaineers’ fourth consecutive Big 12 sweep, elevating their overall record to 37-5 and 16-3 in conference play. In contrast, the Knights now stand at 23-20 and 6-15 in the Big 12.
Graduate student Jack Kartsonas showcased remarkable resilience, pitching 6.2 innings, allowing three runs, and striking out five, despite a depleted bullpen. Junior Ben McDougal followed with a stellar performance, delivering 2.1 perfect innings and earning his first save of the season.
Senior Jace Rinehart led the offense with two doubles and three RBIs, while junior Sam White contributed an RBI and Skylar King scored twice. Rinehart’s clutch hitting included a key two-run double that gave West Virginia the lead, solidifying their advantage even as UCF fought back.
The Mountaineers are set to face Marshall on Wednesday at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston, with first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. Fans can stay updated by following @WVUBaseball on social media.
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