TOLEDO, Ohio – In a thrilling baseball game, the Western Michigan team put up a valiant effort with a remarkable ninth-inning comeback, but ultimately fell short as Toledo hit a walk-off, two-run homer to secure a 9-8 victory on Friday. The game took place at Scott Park in Toledo, Ohio, with Western Michigan now holding a 10-25 record and Toledo at 15-22.
Trailing 7-2 in the ninth, Western Michigan sparked a rally with six runs, highlighted by Dylan Nevar’s two-run single that put them ahead 8-7. However, Toledo responded with a walk-off home run to snatch the win and the series victory.
Toledo took an early lead, scoring runs in the second, fourth, and fifth innings to go up 4-0. Western Michigan’s offense came alive in the sixth, with Nevar hitting a two-run homer to cut the deficit to 4-2. Despite Toledo adding three more runs in the eighth, Western Michigan fought back to take the lead in the ninth, only to have Toledo come back for the win.
The series concludes on Saturday at 1 pm on ESPN+. Western Michigan will look to bounce back and finish strong against Toledo. The game showcased the resilience of the Western Michigan team and the competitiveness between the two schools on the baseball field. Nevar’s standout performance was a highlight of the game, as he contributed significantly to Western Michigan’s late-game push for victory.
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