Raiders Score Season-High 15 Runs in Friday Win

Wright State baseball team dominates Youngstown State with 19 hits and 15 runs

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:24pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with overlapping planes of red, blue, and gold representing the uniforms of the two teams. The image captures the dynamic energy and movement of the sport without any identifiable players or logos.Wright State's offensive explosion against Youngstown State showcases the team's potential to be a force in the Horizon League this season.Youngstown Today

The Wright State baseball team scored a season-high 15 runs on a season-best 19 hits to defeat Youngstown State 15-4 on Friday. Pitcher Cam Allen delivered a quality start, allowing just two runs on two hits while striking out five batters. The Raiders broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning, capped by a three-run double from JP Peltier.

Why it matters

This win marks an impressive offensive outburst for the Wright State Raiders, who have struggled at times this season. The team's ability to generate 19 hits and 15 runs against a conference opponent demonstrates their potential and could provide momentum heading into the rest of the Horizon League schedule.

The details

Wright State starting pitcher Cam Allen pitched six strong innings, allowing just two solo home runs. The Raiders responded with four runs in the third inning, including a home run from Hunter Warren and an RBI single from Gus Gregory. Youngstown State cut the lead to 4-2 with another home run, but Wright State added single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to extend their advantage. The Raiders then broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning, highlighted by a three-run double from JP Peltier. Youngstown State scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but Wright State added three more in the ninth to seal the 15-4 victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Game two of the three-game series is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Cam Allen

The Wright State starting pitcher who delivered a quality start, allowing just two runs on two hits while striking out five batters.

Hunter Warren

The Wright State batter who hit a home run in the third inning to get the Raiders on the board.

Gus Gregory

The Wright State batter who had an RBI single in the third inning to extend the Raiders' lead.

JP Peltier

The Wright State batter who hit a three-run double in the seventh inning to break the game open.

Cy Turner

The Wright State batter who hit a home run in the sixth inning to extend the Raiders' lead.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great team win for us today. Our offense was clicking on all cylinders and Cam Allen gave us a quality start on the mound. We're looking forward to building on this momentum tomorrow.”

— Head Coach Jeff Mercer

What’s next

The Raiders will look to clinch the series against Youngstown State with a win in game two on Saturday afternoon.

The takeaway

Wright State's offensive explosion, led by a balanced attack and timely hitting, demonstrates the team's potential to be a force in the Horizon League this season. If the Raiders can build on this performance, they could make a strong push for the conference title.