WVU baseball secured a series win and their first Big 12 shutout of the season with a 5-0 victory over Texas Tech on Sunday, putting them in a strong position to win their second regular-season conference title in three years. Pitcher Jack Kartsonas delivered a dominant seven scoreless innings, earning high praise from coach Steve Sabins. The Mountaineer offense broke a scoreless tie in the fourth with doubles from Brodie Kresser and Grant Hussey, and Kyle West added a two-run home run in the seventh, his 50th collegiate homer. With a 39-7 overall record and 18-4 in the Big 12, WVU now leads the conference and needs three more wins to guarantee the championship. Coach Sabins emphasized the importance of playing freely and enjoying the opportunity.