YSU's comeback stopped by Wright State in extra innings

Penguins fall 8-5 to Raiders in Horizon League baseball matchup

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:03pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with players, bats, and the field deconstructed into sharp, overlapping planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic extra-innings baseball matchup between Youngstown State and Wright State.Youngstown Today

Youngstown State University's baseball team led for most of the game against Wright State University, but the Raiders scored two runs in the top of the 9th inning to take a 5-4 lead. YSU's Nathan Beckley hit a solo home run to tie the game and force extra innings, but Wright State ultimately prevailed 8-5 in the extra frame.

Why it matters

This was an important Horizon League matchup between two conference rivals. The loss drops YSU to 5-27 overall on the season, making their path to the postseason more difficult. Wright State, on the other hand, improves its conference record and keeps its playoff hopes alive.

The details

YSU starting pitcher Jack Messmore went 5.2 innings with 2 strikeouts, while Beckley and Ryan Schummer each hit solo home runs for the Penguins. Wright State was led offensively by Andrew Duncan with 4 hits and Braylen Blomquist with 3, while pitcher Griffen Paige struck out 9 batters over 7 innings.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The teams will wrap up their 3-game series on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Jack Messmore

The starting pitcher for Youngstown State University, who went 5.2 innings with 2 strikeouts.

Nathan Beckley

A Youngstown State University player who hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to tie the game and force extra innings.

Ryan Schummer

A Youngstown State University player who hit a solo home run.

Andrew Duncan

A Wright State University player who led the Raiders' offense with 4 hits.

Braylen Blomquist

A Wright State University player who had 3 hits.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back strong tomorrow to try and win the series.”

— Nathan Beckley, Youngstown State Player

What’s next

The teams will wrap up their 3-game Horizon League series on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Bob Cene Park.

The takeaway

Despite the comeback effort, Youngstown State's struggles continue as they drop to 5-27 on the season. Wright State, on the other hand, keeps its Horizon League playoff hopes alive with the extra-innings victory.