Abel, McMahan Pace Beavers Over West Virginia

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Kevib Abel tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts and Kyler McMahan doubled twice and drove in three to pace Oregon State baseball to a 9-2 series-opening win over West Virginia Friday night at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field.

Abel equaled his 11-strikeout performance last season versus Washington State. The sophomore allowed one hit and one run in six innings to earn his second win of the season and 10th of his career.

McMahan, meanwhile, finished the night 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. He highlighted Oregon State's seven-run second with a two-run double, then drove in his third run of the game with a double in the sixth. McMahan has hit safely in three consecutive games…