DAYTON, Ohio — The Miami University baseball team fell by a score of 23-7 to the Wright State Raiders Tuesday afternoon. The RedHawks drop to 2-10, while the Raiders move to 3-8.
The RedHawks had an eye for the long ball in today's matchup. Five of their seven runs were scored courtesy of the home run.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Raiders struck first, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning.
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With one out in the top of the fourth, Zach MacDonald doubled to right center. Benji Brokemond singled to score MacDonald. Cooper Weiss followed up with a single to third base. With two on and two out, Tommy Harrison brought everyone home with a three-run blast to right field, making 4-2 Miami.
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In the bottom of the fourth, the Raiders scored 11 runs to take the lead for good.
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In the top of the 6th, Ryland Zaborowski homered down the left field line. Two batters later, MacDonald followed up with his own solo shot to center field, making it 13-6 Raiders.
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In the top of the ninth, Nate Stone reached base due to a fielding error. Blake Buzzeo reached base due to being hit by a pitch. Stephen Krause reached base on a fielder's choice to load the bases. MacDonald followed up with a fly out to right field to score Stone. Stone was the final RedHawk to cross home, making the final score 23-7.
MIAMI GAME NOTES
- Harrison, MacDonald and Zaborowski each hit home runs in the RedHawks' effort.
- Brian Zapp drew multiple walks (2) and stole multiple bases (2) for the second consecutive game.
UP NEXT:
The RedHawks play at the University of Dayton Wednesday, March 8. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. in Dayton, Ohio.
