No. 2 Keyser, Frankfort Sweep Musselman in Tight Matchups

Golden Tornado and Falcons both earn one-run victories over Musselman in weekend doubleheader

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:24am

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The No. 2 ranked Keyser Golden Tornado baseball team won a pair of close one-run games against Musselman on Saturday, taking the first game 5-4 and then completing the sweep with a 7-6 extra-inning victory in the nightcap.

Why it matters

The two wins keep Keyser firmly in the top spot in the state rankings and maintain their position as one of the teams to beat in West Virginia high school baseball this season. Frankfort's sweep also demonstrates their ability to compete with elite programs like Keyser.

The details

In the opening game, Keyser edged Musselman 5-4. The Golden Tornado then followed that up with a dramatic 7-6 victory in eight innings to complete the doubleheader sweep. Both games came down to the wire, with Keyser holding on for the narrow victories.

  • The games were played on Saturday, March 30, 2026.
  • Keyser won the first game 5-4.
  • Keyser completed the sweep with a 7-6 extra-inning victory in the second game.

The players

Keyser Golden Tornado

The No. 2 ranked high school baseball team in West Virginia.

Frankfort Falcons

The Keyser rival school that also swept Musselman in the doubleheader.

Musselman

The opponent that Keyser and Frankfort both defeated in the close matchups.

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The takeaway

Keyser and Frankfort's ability to win these close, one-run games against a quality opponent like Musselman demonstrates the strength of the top high school baseball programs in West Virginia this season.