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Morgantown to host NCAA Super Regionals for first time after 6-5 win

WVU Baseball made history Monday by advancing to its third consecutive Super Regionals appearance, securing its first ever hosting bid in the round. The Morgantown Regional title, paired with top national seed UCLA falling in its bracket, sends Cal Poly to the Mountain State. Read more: Morgantown to host NCAA Super Regionals for first time after 6-5 win.

The second-biggest crowd in Kendrick Family Ballpark history witnessed the Mountaineers blow a 5-1 lead down the stretch before heading to extra innings tied at 5-5.

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A full recap will be available soon. In the meantime, the Mountaineer faithful can celebrate — and catch their breath.

The moment

With two runners on, Armani Guzman delivered the final blow to the Wildcats with a ball down the middle to score a man from second.

KFB erupted into a frenzy as WVU punched its ticket and makes program history. The Mountaineers are two wins away from its first College World Series berth.

What’s next

WVU welcomes Cal Poly for the Morgantown Super Regionals this upcoming weekend. Action starts Friday, with first pitch times yet to be determined.

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