Lakers host rival The University of Cincinnati-Clermont in a doubleheader this past Sunday at Montgomery field here in Celina Ohio. Both of these programs excel highly with the USCAA rankings while battling it out every year during the regular season. here is a recap from Sunday's doubleheader.
Game 1:
Sunday's game against the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity was a heartbreaker for Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity, as they lost the lead late in a 7-4 defeat. The game was tied at four with the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity batting in the top of the tenth when Tyler Gulley doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity opened up scoring in the first inning when Nathan Riddle induced Nick Hundley to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.
In the top of the sixth inning, the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity tied things up at four. Gulley drove in two when Gulley singled.
University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity scored four runs in the sixth inning. University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity batters contributing to the big inning included Jack Deeds, Payton Lenhardt, and Gulley, all driving in runs in the frame.
Jordan Ritter earned the victory on the pitcher's mound for the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity. The pitcher lasted three and third innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out four. Caleb Wesley threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Nick Bailey took the loss for Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity. The hurler lasted one and one-third innings, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out one.
Ryan Barker started the game for Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity. Barker allowed seven hits and four runs over eight and third innings, striking out three and walking one
Riddle started the game for the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity. The righty went six innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out six
Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity tallied six hits. Brennan Meyers and Drew Emerson all collected multiple hits for Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity. Emerson and Meyers each collected two hits to lead Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity.
University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity collected ten hits. Tyler Stewart, Joe Steiden, Deeds, and Gulley each managed multiple hits for the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity.
Game 2:
Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 5-3 loss to the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity on Sunday. University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity scored on a wild pitch during Tyler Stewart's at-bat in the first inning, a double by Grant Gillespie in the second inning, a walk by Brian Zix in the second inning, and a triple by Brady Brooks in the second inning.
In the bottom of the first inning, Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity tied things up at one. Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity scored one run when Brennan Meyers doubled.
University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity pulled away for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second Gillespie doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run, Zix drew a walk, scoring one run, and Brooks tripled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.
Drew Day pitched the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity to victory. The righty allowed four hits and three runs over five innings, striking out four. Zach Woodrum threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Seth Meade took the loss for Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity. The hurler allowed two hits and five runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two.
Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity socked one home run on the day. Nick Hundley had a homer in the third inning.
Logan Garrett, Jackson Gedart, Meyers, David Phillips, and Hundley each collected one hit to lead Wright State University-Lake Campus Lakers Varsity.
Gillespie went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity in hits. University of Cincinnati-Clermont Cougars Varsity was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Brad Davenport made the most plays with 12.