Miami (Ohio) downs Wright State 14‑7 behind Geiser’s gem
DAYTON, Ohio (Interstat) — Jack Geiser pitched 5.1 innings of two-run ball with no hits allowed as Miami (Ohio) defeated Wright State 14-7 on Wednesday evening at Woerner Field. The Redhawks improved to 30-14, while the Raiders fell to 19-22.
Diego Cruz led Miami (Ohio) with a 4-for-5 performance and three RBIs, including a bases-clearing double in the eighth. Evan Appelwick homered and drove in two runs, and Tommy Harrison added three hits and two RBIs. Carson Byers tossed three scoreless innings in relief.
Wright State’s Braylen Blomquist homered and drove in two runs, and Nate Manley and Andrew Duncan each added solo homers. Brett Denby struck out two in a scoreless inning.
Miami (Ohio) broke open a close game with a five-run eighth inning. The Redhawks visit Western Michigan for a three-game series beginning Friday. Wright State travels to Oakland for a weekend series.