West Virginia one win from MCWS after beating Cal Poly
June 6, 2026 - 03:36
West Virginia is now just a single victory away from punching its ticket to the College World Series. The Mountaineers took a commanding step forward in the NCAA Super Regional round by defeating Cal Poly on Saturday, moving to within one game of a historic trip to Omaha.
The team delivered a strong all-around performance, combining timely hitting with solid pitching to hold off the Mustangs. The win puts West Virginia in the driver's seat in the best-of-three series, meaning they can clinch a spot in the MCWS with another victory on Sunday.
For the Mountaineers, this is a chance to reach the College World Series for the first time in program history. The pressure now shifts to Cal Poly, which must win two straight games to keep its season alive. Game two is set for Sunday afternoon, with West Virginia looking to finish the job in front of its home crowd. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as the team tries to close out the series and secure a place in the national spotlight.
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