West Virginia Overcomes Adversity with Walk-Off Win Against Kentucky
CLEMSON, SC – In a thrilling opener at the Clemson Regional, West Virginia University (WVU) triumphed over Kentucky with a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory on Friday, shaking off recent late-game struggles. The Mountaineers initially fell behind 3-0, but rallied to tie the game in the sixth inning. Armani Guzman secured the win with a sacrifice fly in the ninth, marking WVU’s first walk-off of the season.
This victory comes after a challenging stretch for the Mountaineers, who had struggled with a 2-7 record in their last nine games, primarily due to late-inning collapses. Head coach Steve Sabins praised his team’s resilience: “It’s fitting for this team to come on the road and get their first walk-off.”
Sabins made strategic lineup changes, including starting Guzman, who delivered with a 2-for-3 performance. He emphasized that the team’s recent challenges had prepared them for this pivotal moment. Despite not being a host due to late-season losses, the hard-earned lessons are now paying off. West Virginia looks to build on this momentum in their next game in the regional.
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