West Virginia prepares for first College World Series appearance against Troy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
West Virginia advances to the College Baseball World Series for the first time, facing Troy in its opener. The Mountaineers achieved this milestone after a strong season, finishing with a 37-13 record and earning a 16th national seed. They successfully overcame Kentucky and Cal Poly in the Super Regionals, scoring 12-2 and 17-1 victories. West Virginia relies on standout pitching, particularly from junior LHP Maxx Yehl, who has a 2.10 ERA and significant contributions from other pitchers like Chansen Cole.
- •West Virginia hosts Troy in the College World Series.
- •The Mountaineers finished the season 37-13.
- •Maxx Yehl leads the pitching staff with a 2.10 ERA.
- •WVU advanced after defeating Kentucky and Cal Poly in the Super Regionals.
- •This marks WVU's first participation in the College World Series.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — College World Series Opponent Preview: West Virginia
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