West Virginia faces Troy in its first College World Series game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
West Virginia Mountaineers baseball is participating in the College World Series for the first time, facing Troy today at Charles Schwab Field. The Mountaineers are considered contenders, boasting a solid overall performance with a.307 team batting average and strong pitching led by Maxx Yehl and Chansen Cole. Their success hinges on efficient base running and timely hitting, crucial for their chances in the tournament. The double-elimination format allows them the opportunity to advance if they perform well in their initial games.
- •West Virginia is playing Troy in Omaha at 2 p.m.
- •The team has a.307 batting average and 115 stolen bases.
- •Maxx Yehl and Chansen Cole are key starting pitchers.
- •The tournament features a double-elimination format.
- •West Virginia's focus is on winning without relying on home runs.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — College World Series: Here’s how West Virginia could make a run in Omaha
"The Mountaineers are in Omaha for the first time ever. Here’s why they’re built to win the College World Series.
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