Kentucky and West Virginia baseball fans were left stunned after a dramatic regional final that saw the Mountaineers claw back from a five-run deficit to eliminate the Wildcats, 13-12, in the Clemson Regional of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Championship.
West Virginia, down 12-7 entering the bottom of the eighth, erupted for six runs in a stunning rally that flipped the game and ultimately ended Kentucky’s season. Armani Guzman’s RBI single capped the comeback, giving the Mountaineers a one-run lead that held through the ninth.
Kentucky had built an early advantage with key hits from Devin Burkes and Cole Hage, and led by as many as five runs after a two-run homer from Hudson Brown in the sixth. But defensive miscues and bullpen struggles opened the door for West Virginia’s late surge, highlighted by clutch hits from Ben Lumsden and Logan Sauve..
The loss closes Kentucky’s season with a 31-26 record, while West Virginia advances to the Super Regionals, extending its program-record win total to 44-14 The Mountaineers’ resilience and ability to capitalize on late opportunities proved decisive in a game that will be remembered for its wild swings and high stakes.
