West Virginia steals home for first run in College World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
In the 2026 College World Series opener, West Virginia's Armani Guzman stole home to score the tournament's first run against Troy. Guzman, who reached base due to a fielding error, executed the steal during the bottom of the first inning, marking a rare event as it was the first stolen home plate in the CWS in over 20 years. However, Troy quickly responded in the next half-inning with an RBI single by Jabe Boroff, leveling the game. West Virginia is making its inaugural appearance in the College World Series after winning the Morgantown Regional and Super Regional.
- •Guzman's steal was his 39th of the season, a program record.
- •West Virginia leads 1-0 before Troy ties the game.
- •Game takes place in Omaha as part of the College World Series.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — West Virginia scores first run of College World Series by stealing home
"West Virginia got off to a speedy start in the 2026 College World Series, with Armani Guzman stealing home to notch the first run of the tournament.
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