The Wright State baseball team fell short to Xavier 10-7 in a midweek game, with Nate Manley leading the Raiders with a stellar performance including two home runs. The team will now host Oakland for a three-game series starting on Thursday, March 28, holding a 13-11 season record.

The Big Picture

The game against Xavier showcased both strong offensive performances and defensive struggles for the Raiders, highlighting areas for improvement as they progress through the season.

By the Numbers
  • Wright State finished with seven runs on seven hits, with five walks and 15 strikeouts.
  • Nate Manley contributed significantly with two home runs and over half of the team's RBIs.
State of Play
  • Xavier secured the win with ten runs on eight hits, with Matt McCormick standing out with two hits and two RBIs.
  • Despite a strong offensive showing by the Raiders, defensive challenges, including walks and hit by pitches, contributed to their defeat.
Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort from Nate Manley and the Raiders' offense, defensive shortcomings proved costly in their 10-7 loss to Xavier, emphasizing the need for a more balanced performance in future games.