MANHATTAN, Kan. — After striking out three times Friday night, Kansas State’s Terrence Spurlin was thrilled to face any pitcher not named Alek Manoah. The sophomore first baseman […]
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Alek Manoah throws 13 strikeouts as West Virginia dominates Kansas State 6-0
MANHATTAN, Kan. — With an emphasis on arm angle, leg drive and pinpoint mechanics, Alek Manoah tries not to view pitching as a result-oriented proposition. Still, when […]
Alek Manoah regains dominance, blanks Kansas State
With an emphasis on arm angle, leg drive and pinpoint mechanics, Alek Manoah tries not to view pitching as a result-oriented proposition. Still, when it all syncs […]
Nick Snyder, HRs take down Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Kevin Brophy and Marques Inman homered, and left-hander Nick Snyder delivered another quality start as No. 22 West Virginia beat Virginia Tech 7-2 on […]
Morale boost: Darius Hill’s walkoff HR helps Mountaineers avoid sweep
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — After watching his ninth-inning drive hook foul outside the right-field pole, Darius Hill pounded his bat into the turf. “I thought, man, that might […]
TCU defeats West Virginia 6-1 to win series
GRANVILLE — A day after facing the most touted pitching prospect in college baseball, West Virginia’s hitters swung their bats like they saw his ghost. TCU’s Charles […]
Column: A Friday to forget, and Manoah pledges to do precisely that
COMMENTARY GRANVILLE, W.Va.— The TCU fans tailgating beyond right field asked, “Hey, you wanna shot of Fireball?” Which seemed like an appropriate pregame toast before enjoying two […]
MLB scouts still love Alek Manoah despite his struggles on the mound against TCU
GRANVILLE — Alek Manoah’s performance in the spotlight Friday night did not go as hoped, but the good news for the West Virginia junior is that big-league […]
Manoah, Lodolo set for top pitcher’s duel as West Virginia hosts TCU
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — One of the best pitching matchups in college baseball this season — or any season — is the backdrop for a pivotal Big […]
West Virginia lefty Nick Snyder one strike shy of no-hitter against Marshall
GRANVILLE — Nick Snyder thought he had it. The West Virginia junior left-hander was one pitch away from recording the program’s first nine-inning no-hitter since 2002, and […]
