Baylor Baseball Swept by WVU; Cole Posey’s Stellar Performance Highlights Loss
Baylor baseball was swept by No. 21 West Virginia, with the Mountaineers winning 13-4 in the series finale at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Morgantown, W.Va. Baylor's pitching issued 16 free passes, contributing to their loss as West Virginia capitalized on 12 hits. Fifth-year senior Cole Posey stood out with a 3-for-3 performance including two home runs and three RBIs.
By the Numbers- Fifth-year senior Cole Posey hit two home runs, marking his first multi-homer game.
- Baylor's pitching issued a season-high 11 walks and hit five batters.
- Cole Posey's standout performance with two home runs and three RBIs showcased Baylor's offensive highlights.
- Baylor struggled on the mound, giving up 16 free passes and enabling West Virginia to secure the sweep.
Baylor (19-23) will return to Waco for the final stretch of the season, playing eight of the last 12 games at Baylor Ballpark, starting with a game against UT Arlington on Tuesday, April 30. The team looks to bounce back and improve their pitching performance for the upcoming games.
Bottom LineBaylor baseball faced a challenging sweep by No. 21 West Virginia, highlighting the need for stronger pitching performances and defensive consistency to secure victories in the remaining games of the season.
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