WVU Baseball Avenges First Loss, Takes Series with 14-7 Rout

WVU Baseball took the game and their series against Kennesaw State on Sunday, March 9, avenging their first loss of the season with a 14-7 win.

The Owls stung Mountaineers starter David Hagen for three runs in the first inning, but their lead lasted all of three batters. Brodie Kresser drew a leadoff walk, Logan Sauve doubled, and Sam White slugged a first pitch homer to make it 3-3. A Gavin Kelly triple knocked in another run with one out, but the Mountaineers (14-1) couldn’t advance him the final 90 feet.

West Virginia blew the game open in the fifth inning, leading 9-4 after RBI doubles from Sauve and Grant Hussey, while Kresser singled another run home.

A leadoff double looked like it wouldn’t go anywhere in the eighth inning after the Owls managed two quick outs, including a fielders’ choice at the plate, then Kelly swiped home to give the Mountaineers some insurance. That sparked a rally that culminated in a three-run homer from Kresser, giving him three hits and four RBI on the day… and putting West Virginia ahead 14-5.

The caged helmet is going to be all the rage now!@brodiekresser pic.twitter.com/pRlOezJkej

— WVU Baseball (@WVUBaseball) March 9, 2025

Kennesaw State got two runs back against Robby Porco in the ninth inning, one unearned, but drew no closer.

WVU Baseball will return to action on Tuesday, March 11 when they host Towson at 2 p.m. from Kendrick Family Ballpark.