MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia stranded the potential tying and go-ahead runs in the ninth inning and fell 4-3 to Canisius on Sunday, missing a chance to sweep the three-game series.
Down to two runs in their final at-bat, the Mountaineers (9-9) cut the lead in half on Braden Zarbnisky’s single. With runners on the corners, Brandon White grounded out to end an 0-for-5 day.
The Golden Griffins (11-6) rebounded after losing the first two games 10-9 and 2-0.
West Virginia starter Kade Strowd (2-2) walked five batters in 2 1/3 innings, allowing two runs.