The University of Dayton baseball team's comeback fell short as Eastern Kentucky defeated them 10-8 in a high-scoring game at Woerner Field at AES Ohio Stadium, despite Dayton initially taking a 3-0 lead. Junior Mason Dobie's efforts, including a two-run homer and three RBIs, kept the Flyers in contention, but EKU extended their lead with a solo home run in the seventh.

By the Numbers
  • 23 - total hits in the game
  • 17 - games with double-digit strikeouts for Dayton's pitching staff this season
  • 7 - home runs for Mason Dobie this season
  • 5 - combined RBIs for Dobie and Tomaini in the game
  • 3 - Flyers had multi-hit games
State of Play
  • Dayton fell behind early but fought back, ultimately unable to close the gap
  • Upcoming game against Bowling Green on April 24 at 3 p.m. at Steller Field
  • Series with Davidson starting on April 26, with the final game scheduled at Day Air Ballpark on April 28
What's Next

Dayton will face Bowling Green on April 24 before returning home for a series against Davidson, with the final game at Day Air Ballpark on April 28.

Bottom Line

The University of Dayton's baseball team showcased resilience in their comeback attempt, led by Mason Dobie, but fell short against Eastern Kentucky. The upcoming games against Bowling Green and Davidson will be crucial for the Flyers to bounce back and secure victories.