The Wildcat baseball team defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 5-2 after a dominant defensive effort at Crutcher Scott Field on Thursday night. The Wildcats now stand 6-3 as they continue their series with the Penguins this weekend.
- Sophomore pitcher Austin Wagner warms up before playing Youngstown State on Thursday. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Senior infielder Ryne Randle makes contact with the ball at home plate. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior infielder Tommy Cruz passes third base on his way to home plate. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Freshman catcher Ryan Fox and senior infielder Eric Wimpee celebrate junior infielder Tommy Cruz’s run. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Senior infielder Ryne Randle runs to first base after hitting a single. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Sophomore pitcher Austin Wagner unwinds a pitch toward the catcher. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Freshman infielder Cameron Cromer prepares to swing at the pitch. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Sophomore catcher Mitchell Dickson sends the ball flying. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Senior infielder Eric Wimpee passes the ball to freshman pitcher Ben Johnson. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Freshman outfielder Hayden Clearman powerfully hits the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior infielder Tommy Cruz throws his bat out of the way as he walks to first base. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Senior infielder Ryne Randle bunts the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Freshman pitcher Austin Glaze relieves freshman pitcher Ben Johnson in the ninth inning. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Freshman outfielder Hayden Clearman eyes a fly ball as it comes toward him. (Photo by David Mitchell)