The Wright State Raiders baseball team will begin its 2026 season this Friday on the road against the #6 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. However, due to forecasted inclement weather in Athens, the weekend schedule has been adjusted. While the first game will proceed as planned at 1 p.m. On Friday, February 13, the series will now conclude with a doubleheader on Saturday, February 14, starting at 1 p.m.
Game Details
The Raiders and Bulldogs will play a three-game series at Foley Field. Fans can watch the games on SECN+ and follow live stats via the Georgia Bulldogs website. The Saturday doubleheader will feature two games, with the stands clearing between them and the final game beginning 45 minutes after the first.
Looking Ahead
Wright State is projected to start Cam Allen (RHP) on Friday and Griffen Paige (LHP) on Saturday. The Sunday starter remains to be determined. The Raiders are entering a challenging non-conference schedule, facing eight opponents that won 30 or more games last season, including four NCAA Tournament teams like Georgia and Tennessee.
Raiders’ Roster and Recognition
The Wright State team returns 20 players from last season and has added 19 newcomers, consisting of 10 transfers and nine freshmen. The roster includes a strong Ohio presence, with 54% of players hailing from the state, but also recruits from 13 other states. Four Raiders – Patrick Fultz, JP Peltier, Cam Allen, and Cam Gilkerson – received preseason positional rankings from D1Baseball. Peltier was named the Horizon League preseason Player of the Year, and Allen was selected as the preseason Pitcher of the Year.
Recent Success
The Raiders are coming off a successful 2025 season, achieving a 40-21 record and their seventh consecutive Horizon League regular season title. They also made their fourth NCAA regional appearance in the last five seasons, upsetting #1 Vanderbilt before falling to Louisville.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the schedule for the Wright State vs. Georgia series?
Game one is Friday, February 13 at 1 p.m. Due to weather, the series will conclude with a doubleheader on Saturday, February 14, starting at 1 p.m.
How many players are returning to the Wright State team this year?
The Raidergang returns 20 players from last season.
What accolades did Wright State players receive from D1Baseball?
D1Baseball placed four Raiders in its annual preseason positional rankings and selected JP Peltier as the Horizon League preseason Player of the Year and Cam Allen as the preseason Pitcher of the Year.
As Wright State prepares to face a challenging opponent in the #6 ranked Georgia Bulldogs, what impact will their strong returning roster and preseason recognition have on their performance this season?