Austin Peay State University's baseball team faces Tennessee Tech in midweek action, concluding a nine-game road stretch. The Governors (16-16, 7-5 ASUN) recently secured their third ASUN series win against Eastern Kentucky. They are tied for first in the ASUN Gold Division with Lipscomb and North Alabama. This season, Austin Peay is looking to improve its midweek record of 2-4, with its victories coming against Ohio. Redshirt junior Ray Velazquez leads the team with nine home runs, tied for third in the ASUN.

By the Numbers
  • Austin Peay holds a 99-87-1 all-time series lead against Tennessee Tech.
  • Ray Velazquez has nine home runs this season, hitting four in the last five games.
State of Play
  • Austin Peay entered with a two-game winning streak against Tennessee Tech.
  • Tennessee Tech is struggling in the OVC with a record of 10-22 and an eight-game losing streak before their recent series.
What's Next

Austin Peay aims to extend its recent success as they face North Alabama at home this weekend. Both teams are in a tight race for top honors in their conference divisions. Additionally, the Governors seek to build momentum by achieving their 100th win against Tennessee Tech.

Bottom Line

As Austin Peay prepares for this pivotal matchup, maintaining their recent performance and leveraging Velazquez's momentum could be crucial for their potential playoff positioning.