Raiders Ready to Close Regular Season with Historic Matchup
The Wright State baseball program is set to bring its regular season to a close with a three‑game series at Nischwitz Stadium against Youngstown State, scheduled for May 14‑16. The matchup will feature a pre‑game ceremony on Saturday to honor the 2026 graduates and the senior class, adding a sentimental layer to what has already been a remarkable year for the Raiders.
Wright State enters the series with a commanding historical edge, having won 108 of the 151 meetings against the Penguins. The Raiders have swept Youngstown State twice this season, including a 15‑4 victory on Friday, an 8‑5 win on Saturday and a 20‑8 triumph on Sunday. That dominance is underscored by a perfect 6‑0 record against the Penguins a year ago, when they swept both home and away series.
Beyond the series history, the Raiders have cemented their status as the premier team in the Horizon League, securing their eighth consecutive regular‑season title. Their recent 8‑4 win over in‑state rival Ohio State highlighted their ability to perform against power‑conference opponents, a feat that has become routine for a program that routinely stretches doubles into triples and leads the league in that category.
Key contributors have been firing on all cylinders. Gus Gregory, the Horizon League Batter of the Week, posted a .600 average and a 1.892 OPS, while Andrew Duncan continues a 10‑game multi‑hit streak that places him atop the league in triples. Cy Turner has heated up over the past month, and JP Peltier has paced the team in doubles, driving extra‑base hits throughout the lineup.
The senior class, highlighted by players such as Hunter Warren, whose eighth‑inning home run capped a recent victory, and Andrew Duncan, who leads the league in triples, will be celebrated on Saturday before the final game. Their performances have helped the Raiders close out the road portion of their schedule with a strong 8‑4 win over Ohio State, showcasing depth and resilience.
Looking ahead, Wright State will host the Horizon League Baseball Championship for the eighth straight season, with the tournament running from May 20‑23. The event will bring together the conference’s elite teams, and the Raiders hope to carry the momentum from their regular‑season finale into a championship run that could extend their already impressive legacy.