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Myers handcuffs Baylor in Big 12 baseball opener

WACO, Texas — BJ Myers struck out six over eight innings and West Virginia’s 4-5-6 hitters collected seven hits during a 7-1 win over No. 10 Baylor in Friday night’s Big 12 opener.

Myers (2-1) allowed one run on five hits and no walks for the Mountaineers, whose record improved to 9-7 overall and 1-0 in league play. They came in having dropped three of four but have yet to play a home game.

Baylor starter Nick Lewis (3-1) lasted only four innings, giving up five runs on 10 hits and three walks with five strikeouts.