APSU Baseball Shut Out 8-0 by Central Arkansas, Series Heads to Game 3

Governors look to bounce back in rubber match after Bears even series

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:04am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team fell to Central Arkansas 8-0 on Saturday, as the Bears evened the series and forced a decisive game three to close out the weekend matchup in Conway, Arkansas.

Why it matters

APSU and Central Arkansas are both vying for position in the conference standings, making this a crucial series for both teams as they look to gain an advantage heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

Central Arkansas took control of the game in the bottom of the third inning, scoring three runs after an error by APSU third baseman Ray Velazquez. The Bears then added two more runs in the fourth and one each in the fifth and seventh innings to cruise to the 8-0 victory.

  • The series-deciding game three will take place on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 1:00pm in Conway, Arkansas.
  • APSU starter Kade Shatwell threw three innings in his return to the mound, striking out two batters.

The players

Kade Shatwell

A senior starting pitcher for the Austin Peay State University baseball team.

Ray Velazquez

The third baseman for the Austin Peay State University baseball team.

Nate Negre

A player for the Central Arkansas baseball team who drove in a pair of runs with a double.

Zane Denton

A player for the Central Arkansas baseball team who drove in a run with an RBI single.

Sam Reynolds

A player for the Central Arkansas baseball team who drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.

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What’s next

The Austin Peay State University baseball team will look to bounce back in the rubber match against Central Arkansas on Sunday, March 29th at 1:00pm in Conway, Arkansas.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the importance of limiting errors and taking advantage of opportunities, as Central Arkansas was able to capitalize on APSU's miscues to cruise to the victory and even the series. The Governors will need to regroup and put forth a stronger effort in the decisive game three matchup.