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No. 24 West Virginia Takes Series Opener Over Cincinnati to Extend Winning Streak to 12

Big pitching performances by Griffin Kirn and Chase Meyer propel WVU in series opener.

Kirn got the start for WVU in the series opener. Coming into the game, he had pitched to a 4-0 record with a 3.74 ERA. For the Bearcats, it was Nathan Taylor who got the start. Coming into the game, he had a 4-0 record and a 2.70 ERA.

The Mountaineers got off to a quick lead in this one as Jace Rinehart singled to score Kyle West in the bottom of the first, putting WVU ahead 1-0.

Kirn worked himself into some trouble in the top of the second, loading the bases with one out before surrendering a two-run single to right center off the bat of Donovan Ford to put Cincinnati ahead 2-1, but was able to minimize the damage and get WVU back on offense.

WVU responded quickly after Spencer Barnett led off the third inning with a single to right field and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Skylar King grounded out to first, moving Barnett to third where he would later score on another wild pitch to tie the game at two.

Kirn was able to settle down and cruise to the sixth inning, where he was able to retire two, but not until after he loaded the bases, ending his day. Meyer came in and struck out the first batter that he faced to end the threat. Kirn’s final line was 5.2 innings pitched, allowing two earned runs, and striking out six.

The Mountaineers regained the lead in the bottom of the sixth, with another big hit off the bat of Rinehart. He doubled down the left field line, scoring Kyle West to take a 3-2 lead, which would be the deciding hit.

Meyer was able to close the game out, finishing the game with 3.1 innings pitched, striking out five, and picking up the save.

West Virginia extends their winning streak to 12 games with this win over Cincinnati in the series opener. The two teams will be back at it tomorrow at 6:30 pm EST. The game will be televised on ESPN+.


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