WVU Baseball Secures 11-1 Victory Over Pitt in Backyard Brawl

West Virginia University (WVU) baseball secured an 11-1 victory over rival Pitt in the latest Backyard Brawl, marking their eighth consecutive win against the Panthers. The Mountaineers took control early, scoring five runs in the second inning, aided by errors from Pitt's pitcher, Antonio Doganiero. Freshman Gavin Kelly and junior Logan Sauve were key contributors, with Kelly driving in multiple runs and Sauve delivering a two-RBI single. Benjamin Hudson, who relieved starting pitcher David Hagen, pitched five solid innings, striking out four while navigating multiple bases-loaded situations with double plays. The game, played in front of a record crowd of 4,629 at Kendrick Family Ballpark, demonstrated WVU's offensive prowess and dominance in the rivalry, as they outscored Pitt 68-20 over their last eight meetings. The Mountaineers will next face Utah in a three-game series starting April 4.