Early Morning Showdown: Wright State University vs. Milwaukee
The Horizon League’s baseball tournament took an unexpected turn this week as a forecast of severe thunderstorms forced officials to move the semifinal between the top‑seeded Wright State University and the second‑seeded Milwaukee up to a 9 a.m. start on Friday.
Wright State University secured its spot in the final four after a gritty 7‑5 victory over Oakland on Thursday, a win highlighted by Cam Allen’s 8.2 innings on the mound, during which he limited the Grizzlies to just five runs.
A Race Against the Clock
The early‑morning kickoff will be played at Nischwitz Stadium in Dayton, Ohio, a venue that has hosted the league’s championship games for years, adding a historic backdrop to the unusual scheduling.
With the Raiders now set to face Milwaukee, the matchup promises a clash of contrasting styles, as Wright State University’s disciplined pitching staff meets a Milwaukee lineup that has been hot throughout the tournament.