For the third consecutive year, the WVU baseball team was eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament in just two games. The Mountaineers fell to Kansas State, 8-4 Thursday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex.
The Mountaineers jumped out to a quick lead with a three-run first inning. Brodie Kresser opened the scoring with a two-run single to send Logan Sauve and JJ Wetherholt to the plate. Later in the inning, Sam White sent Reed Chumley to the plate on a sacrifice fly.
However, Kansas State put seven runs on the scoreboard in the fourth inning to take a lead the Wildcats would not relinquish. The teams traded runs late with the Wildcats adding a run in the sixth and WVU scoring in the bottom of the ninth.
David Bishop drove in three runs for the Wildcats (32-23) while Brady Day drove in a pair of runs.
Owen Boerema (6-3) went the distance on the hill for K-State. He struck out ten batters, walked two and gave up four hits.
Starting pitcher Hambleton Oliver took the loss for WVU as he fell to 2-2 on the season. He allowed five runs in three innings of work. Robby Porco, Cole Fehrman, Luke Lyman, Chase Meyer and Joseph Fredericks all entered the game in relief for West Virginia.
West Virginia (33-22) awaits the NCAA Tournament Selection Show Monday at noon. The Mountaineers are seeking their second consecutive spot in the field of 64.