The Wagner Red Raiders will face off against the Vermillion Tanagers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Wagner will be strutting in after a victory while Vermillion will be coming in after a defeat.
15 must be Wagner's lucky number: they beat Chamberlain with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Red Raiders put the hurt on the Cubs with a sharp 15-1 win. That 14-run margin sets a new team best for the Red Raiders this season.
Mara Wright was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Wright was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Libby Kotab was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Kymani Gullikson was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Wagner always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .658. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2025.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Vermillion's offense. They came up short against Madison on Thursday, falling 9-0. The Tanagers have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Wagner's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4-1. As for Vermillion, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Wagner's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Red Raiders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Vermillion, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wagner continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
