Gallery: WVU Baseball Falls Short in First Game of Texas Tech Series

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite taking the early 2-0 lead, the bats went cold leading to WVU Baseball’s loss to Texas Tech, 5-2, Friday evening in Morgantown. The team looks to bounce back in game two with an 4:00pm first pitch.

Here are some highlights from Friday’s matchup by WVSN photographer, Kelsie LeRose.

JJ Whetherholt heads toward third base May 12, 2023 against the Red Raiders. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

Freshman Logan Sauve gets one of the Mountaineers six hits on the night. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

Tevin Tucker throws a man out at first base. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

WVU Pitcher Aiden Major tosses the baseball versus Texas Tech. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

Mountaineer fans build a beer snake at The Mon. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

Mountaineer Outfielder Caleb McNeely races to first base against the Red Raiders in Morgantown. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

WVU’s JJ Whetherholt and Caleb McNeely both go for a fly ball May 12, 2022 versus Texas Tech WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

Grant Hussey swings the bat May 12, 2022 in Morgantown. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

Short Stop Tevin Tucker reacts to being hit by a pitch. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

Pitcher Ben Hampton throws the ball to first base to keep the Texas Tech runner from advancing. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose