The Wright State softball team has lost their fourth game after dropping two at Miami and two at home against Morehead State. The Raiders are now 14-25 on the season and 8-5 in the Horizon league.
Tuesday, Apr. 17, the Raiders played a road doubleheader against the Redhawks. The first game saw the Redhawks take an early lead that they held throughout for the 5-2 victory. In game one, Hannah Susor had two hits in the inning, and Susor and Rebekah Lenos both recorded an RBI. Jordan Kennaw, Madison Mills and Kelly Dillow each added a hit.
Game two saw Miami take an early lead once again, however Wright State rallied late in the game. The late push wasn’t enough as Miami scored three in the bottom of the seventh for the walk-off victory. Susor and Madison Whitaker each had two hits and an RBI in the game. Macey Gunther had two hits and two RBI in the game. Lauren Deitrick also provided a hit and an RBI.
The Raiders came home to host Morehead State on Wednesday, Apr. 18 in a mid-week doubleheader. Game one saw the Eagles take a 7-3 victory. Deitrick hit her first home run of the season and Gunther had two hits and two RBI for the Raiders.
The second game saw the Eagles pitching shut down the Raiders, only allowing two hits and one run. Whitaker and Kaitlyn Skinner collected the hits for Wright State and Whitaker scored their lone run.
The Raiders will look to get momentum back on their side as they play host to Youngstown State in a three game series April 24 and 25 in a Horizon League matchup.
