No. 15 West Virginia Faces Penn State in Neutral Site Matchup

Mountaineers look to bounce back after tough weekend series against Arizona

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:48pm

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The 15th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team will take on the struggling Penn State Nittany Lions in a neutral site game in Hagerstown, Maryland tonight. The game will not be televised, but fans can listen to the radio broadcast on the Mountaineers Sports Network across various affiliates in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Why it matters

This non-conference matchup provides an opportunity for West Virginia to get back on track after a tough weekend series against Arizona. A win would help the Mountaineers maintain their top 25 ranking and build momentum heading into the heart of their Big 12 schedule.

The details

West Virginia will send sophomore right-hander David Hagen to the mound, who is 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA so far this season. Penn State will counter with Mason Butash, who has struggled to go deep into games for the Nittany Lions, averaging just over 3 innings per start.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th at 5:30 p.m. ET.

The players

David Hagen

A sophomore right-handed pitcher for West Virginia who has been effective in his six appearances so far this season, posting a 1.88 ERA.

Mason Butash

The starting pitcher for Penn State, who has struggled to go deep into games this season, averaging just over 3 innings per start.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to getting back on the field and bouncing back after a tough series against Arizona. This is a good opportunity for us to get a non-conference win and build some momentum.”

— Randy Mazey, West Virginia Head Coach

What’s next

If West Virginia can get a strong outing from Hagen and their offense can provide some early run support, they will be in a good position to pick up the win and improve their overall record to 25-8 on the season.

The takeaway

This neutral site matchup between West Virginia and Penn State provides the Mountaineers a chance to get back on track after a tough weekend series. A win would help West Virginia maintain their top 25 ranking and build momentum heading into the heart of their Big 12 schedule.