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Six Homers not enough in APSU Baseball’s loss to Tennessee TechAPSU Sports Information
Phillips’ two home runs highlighted an impressive six home run outing by the Austin Peay (11-12, 4-5 OVC) offense. ![]() Austin Peay Baseball falls to Tennessee Tech 14-13 at Raymond C. Hand Field, Saturday. (APSU Sports Information) However, the Govs offense nearly relied entirely on the home run tally as they scored 11 of their 13 runs via a home run. Furthermore, Austin Peay only followed a home run with additional scoring once and that was on the back-to-back home runs from centerfielder Alex Robles and Phillips in the first inning.
After a groundout, TTU saw the next five batters reach base safely to take the lead. Catcher Chris Brown hit a go-ahead two-run single and second baseman Matt Jones added a two-run double. Shortstop David Garza’s RBI single capped the inning and gave TTU a 9-4 lead.
But Tennessee Tech scored the next five runs, including three runs in a pivotal eighth inning. The Golden Eagles had just one hit in that eighth inning, center fielder Alex Junior’s two-run single helping them take advantage of four walks in the inning and build a 14-7 lead. The Govs offense wasn’t finished and put on a flurry of scoring in its final two innings. Third baseman Landon Kelly‘s three-run home run was part of a four-run eighth inning that closed the game to 14-11. In the ninth, pinch hitter Bret Newberg hit a leadoff double and left fielder Cayce Bredlau followed with a two-run home run to get APSU within a run, 14-13. Govs starter Caleb Powell (2-2) got off to a good start, holding Tennessee Tech to three runs over the first four innings. However, he could not get out of a rough fifth inning and was tagged for the loss after allowing ine runs on 11 hits in 4.2 innings.
Tennessee Tech starter Chase Burkett (4-1) picked up the win after allowing seven runs on 11 hits in his 5.1 innings of work. Reliever Devin Lancaster picked up his first save after retired three of the four batters he faced. Third baseman Trevor Putzig went 4-for-6 with two doubles and two RBI to pace the Golden Eagle’s offense. Eight different Tennessee Tech hitters ended the game with RBI. Who GovernedPlaying center field for the second time this week, senior Alex Robles came up with a 4-for-6, three RBI performance at the plate. The four hits tied his career high and included a two-run home run in the first inning and a RBI single in the sixth. Robles singled and scored in the Govs eighth-inning rally and singled in the ninth inning but was left stranded in scoring position. NotablyHome Runs by the Bulk Phillips’ two solo home runs wrapped up an impressive series for the freshman. He went 7-for-10 with a double, four home runs, six RBI and six runs scored in the three games. Phillips tacked on a pair of walks and was hit by a pitch twice to finish with a .786 on-base percentage. More Doubles Please Below .500: The Overall Version Below .500: The OVC Edition Next Up for APSU BaseballAustin Peay begins a five-game road trip with a 6:00pm, Wednesday contest at Middle Tennessee. SectionsSportsTopicsAlex Robles, APSU, APSU Athletics, APSU Baseball, APSU Men's Baseball, APSU Sports, Austin Peay State University, Blue Raiders, Caleb Powell, Cayce Bredlau, Chase Burkett, Chris Brown, Clarksville TN, Dre Gleason, Golden Eagles, Governors, Govs, Kevin Strohschein, Landon Kelly, Matt Jones, Mercer, Middle Tennessee, Morehead State, Ohio Valley Conference, OVC, Parker Phillips, Tennessee Tech, Trevor Putzig, TTU |
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