DAYTON – The University of Dayton baseball team plated five runs in the fourth inning and got a strong start from fifth-year Ryan Steinhauer to propel the Flyers to a 6-2 victory over in-state foe Toledo on Wednesday afternoon at Woerner Field at AES Ohio Stadium.
 
The FlyBoys sent 11 men to the plate in the fourth, scattering six singles and adding a pair of walks to drive in their five runs. Every player in the UD lineup reached base in the game, with senior Paxton Tomaini leading the way with a 1-for-2 performance while also reaching twice via walk.
 
Fifth-year starter Ryan Steinhauer pitched into the seventh, striking out six and allowing two runs on four hits. It was the longest outing for the left-hander since the 2022 campaign when he threw a nine-inning complete game against Fordham.

Junior newcomer Michael Fortes pitched the final 1.2 to earn his first career save.
 
BY THE NUMBERS
10 – strikeouts in the game for the Flyer trio of Steinhauer, Luke Baker and Michael Fortes
7 – hits in the game for UD, six of which came in the fourth inning
3 – times Paxton Tomaini reached base (1 hit, 2 walks)
2 – double plays turned by the #FlyBoys
 
UP NEXT
Dayton is scheduled to host South Dakota State this weekend, March 8-10, with the series opener slated for Friday at 12 p.m.
 
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