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Despite a 15‑39 record, the Youngstown State Penguins showed marked improvement in pitching, basestealing and individual accolades, finishing the 2026 season with historic achievements and a glimpse of future growth.
The Penguins open the 2026 Horizon League Baseball Championship against Oakland on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Nischwitz Stadium in Dayton, Ohio, riding a three‑game winning streak and a historical edge over their opponents.
The Penguins closed the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Wright State, highlighted by Kendal Spencer’s go‑ahead homer, and now gear up for a first‑round matchup against Oakland.
The Raiders dropped the first game to Youngstown State 5-2, but notable performances from Cam Allen, Matthew Johnson, and JJ Thompson kept hopes alive for a comeback in the upcoming doubleheader.
Youngstown State rallies to defeat Wright State 5-2 in the first game of their Horizon League series, highlighted by strong pitching from Braden Gebhardt and clutch hitting from Brady Shannon and Kendal Spencer.
On May 14, 2026, Wright State secured a 5‑2 victory against Youngstown State, highlighted by Brady Shannon’s eighth‑inning homer and Kendal Spencer’s ninth‑inning double, while pitching performances and baserunning defined the contest.