West Virginia Mountaineers Defeat Clemson in Thriller, Advance to Regional Final
Clemson, SC – In a nail-biting contest, West Virginia University (WVU) triumphed over No. 11 national seed Clemson with a 9-6 victory, securing their spot in the Clemson Regional Final. The Mountaineers showed resilience, coming back from a 5-4 deficit, fueled by late-game heroics that included one run in the eighth and four in the ninth inning.
“This was a special team win,” said WVU head coach Steve Sabins. “The last two days have been incredibly exciting.” The game saw dramatic swings, beginning with WVU taking a commanding 4-0 lead, only to watch it evaporate. Key performances came from outfielder Sam White, whose pivotal double ignited a scoring frenzy that included subsequent singles and two hit-by-pitches.
Relief pitcher Chase Meyer played a crucial role, getting out of a bases-loaded jam, before handing the ball to Ben McDougal for the final out, striking out the potential game-winning run. “We all want to do well for each other,” Meyer remarked, reflecting on the team’s camaraderie and trust.
WVU now stands one win away from reaching the Super Regionals, set to face the winner of Kentucky vs. Clemson on Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
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