Youngstown State University’s baseball squad closed out its regular season with a decisive sweep of Wright State, winning both games of a Friday doubleheader to finish 15‑38 overall and 12‑12 in Horizon League play. The victories came after the Raiders had already secured the league’s regular‑season crown, finishing at 25‑26 overall and 17‑7.
A Late‑Inning Hero
In the opener, the game swung back and forth before Kendal Spencer delivered a go‑ahead solo homer in the 10th inning, sealing an 8‑6 win. Earlier, Ryan Schummer’s ninth‑inning solo shot had put the Penguins ahead 6‑5, while Cy Turner’s second‑inning blast had given Wright State a 3‑0 lead after Zac Butler’s two‑out, two‑run homer.
Game 2 saw Youngstown State pull away with a five‑run seventh inning, cruising to an 8‑2 victory. Garrett Cutting went 2‑for‑3 with an RBI and a run scored, and both Brady Shannon and Schummer added multiple hits and RBI contributions.
Looking Ahead
The sweep not only capped a challenging season for the Penguins but also locked in the fourth seed for the upcoming Horizon League Tournament, setting up a first‑round clash with Oakland University. Coach and players alike expressed confidence that the late‑season surge could carry momentum into the tournament, where a matchup against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies awaits. Key contributors such as Spencer, Schummer and Cutting will be pivotal as the Penguins aim for a deeper run.