The Wright State Raiders will take on the University of Dayton Flyers in their annual baseball showdown on April 29 at Day Air Ballpark, home of the Dayton Dragons, bringing together students, alumni and local fans for a night of friendly rivalry and community spirit.
The game
The Wright State Raiders are set to play the University of Dayton Flyers in a baseball matchup at Day Air Ballpark on April 29. Day Air Ballpark is home of the Dayton Dragons, Dayton's minor league baseball team. This is the fifth year that the game will be held.
Both teams are buzzing with excitement as they gear up to face off. In the past, the Flyers beat the Raiders, 8-3. This year, the Raiders are eager to claim the win for WSU. Alex Sogard, the Raiders' head coach, is excited to play.
“It's always a great honor and opportunity to play at Day Air Ballpark. Dayton is such a great baseball town, it's an awesome experience for our players, and it will be a great event for the greater Dayton area. We need Raider nation to rally the troops and show up to make it a home game for the battle of the Gem City," Sogard said.
The game will begin at 7p .m. with a Wright State Pregame scheduled to take place at Dayton Beer Company at 4 p.m. Gates will open an hour before the first pitch.
Tickets are free for all Wright State University and University of Dayton Students. Otherwise, it is $5 for children (14 and younger) and $10 for adults. Day Air also has luxury boxes available for a premium price.
WSU fans can buy their tickets here.
About both teams
The University of Dayton Flyers have started a weaker this year with 17 loses and 14 wins. In years past, they have managed to secure victory over the Raiders. However, this is the first year their head coach, Scott Loiseau, will be coaching a Raider vs. Flyer matchup.
“This is such an exciting game for our team. Our guys love playing at this venue and Day Air Ballpark has been nothing but accommodating," Loiseau said.
The Wright State Raiders have a similar record with 14 wins and 12 losses. Students and alumni are hopeful that this could be their year.
“I think they're going to be able to do it,” WSU Alumni Joshua Clark said, “I will definitely be attending and cheering on the game. Our team has been doing pretty good this year and I 100% think that they will be able to win this game."
All students are encouraged to attend this event.
