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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.
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.