West Virginia erupted for 19 hits and five home runs to rout Cal Poly 17-1 on Saturday at Monongalia County Ballpark, clinching the Morgantown Super Regional and securing the program's first trip to the Men's College World Series.

Ben Lumsden powered the Mountaineers' offensive onslaught, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs. His three-run homer in the top of the second inning broke a 1-1 tie and started a seven-run frame that put the game out of reach early. Tyrus Hall followed Lumsden's blast with a solo shot of his own, as the two went back-to-back to give West Virginia a 5-1 lead. Lumsden added a two-run homer in the fourth inning.

Multiple players contributed to the dominant performance for West Virginia. Armani Guzman went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and three RBIs, while Gavin Kelly went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI. Paul Schoenfeld added two hits and drove in two runs. The Mountaineers scored in six consecutive innings, starting with the seven-run second, and never let up.

West Virginia starting pitcher Maxx Yehl was effective on the mound, navigating five innings while allowing just one run on four hits. He walked one and struck out four to keep the Mustangs' offense in check while his own lineup built an insurmountable lead.

Cal Poly struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on a sacrifice fly from Ryan Tayman. That, however, would be the only run the Mustangs could muster. Dylan Kordic was a bright spot for Cal Poly, finishing the day 3-for-4 at the plate. Starting pitcher Carson Turnquist struggled, lasting just one inning and getting charged with six earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out two.

During a weather delay in the top of the eighth inning, strong winds blew over an event tent in a nearby parking lot, injuring several people, five of whom were transported for treatment, according to a statement from WVU Athletics. 

Up next: West Virginia advances to the MCWS for the first time in program history. Cal Poly's season comes to an end.

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