Mountaineers Even Series Against No. 22 Arizona State

West Virginia University baseball team defeats Arizona State 13-7 to even the series.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:18pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the colors of the West Virginia and Arizona State baseball uniforms, capturing the dynamic action and energy of the game.A fractured, cubist depiction of the high-scoring college baseball matchup between West Virginia and Arizona State.Phoenix Today

The No. 17 West Virginia University baseball team defeated No. 22 Arizona State, 13-7, Saturday night at Phoenix Municipal Stadium to even up the series at a game apiece. Redshirt junior Maxx Yehl had a strong outing, going 7.0 innings while allowing three runs. Sophomore Gavin Kelly went 3-for-5 on the night with a home run and three RBI, while graduate student Sean Smith also had three hits and three RBI.

Why it matters

This win evens the series between the two ranked teams and keeps West Virginia in contention in the Big 12 conference standings. Arizona State's loss drops them further behind in the conference race.

The details

The Mountaineers got off to a quick start, scoring a run in the first inning. Arizona State answered with a run of their own in the bottom of the first. WVU then scored six runs in the second inning to take control of the game. They added three more runs in the third, eighth, and ninth innings to secure the 13-7 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • First pitch for the series finale is set for 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Maxx Yehl

Redshirt junior pitcher for West Virginia University who went 7.0 innings and allowed 3 runs.

Gavin Kelly

Sophomore outfielder for West Virginia University who went 3-for-5 with a home run and 3 RBIs.

Sean Smith

Graduate student infielder for West Virginia University who had 3 hits and 3 RBIs.

Landon Hairston

Player for Arizona State University who hit a 2-run home run.

Tyrus Hall

Junior infielder for West Virginia University who had 2 RBIs.

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What’s next

The series finale between West Virginia and Arizona State is set for Sunday, March 29 at 8 p.m. The game will air on ESPN2.

The takeaway

This was an important win for West Virginia as they look to make a push in the Big 12 conference race. The Mountaineers showed their offensive firepower, scoring 13 runs against a ranked opponent. The series finale on Sunday will be crucial as both teams look to gain an advantage in the standings.