Austin Peay Baseball Sweeps Ohio in Tuesday Doubleheader

Governors combine for 33 runs in two-game sweep before conference play

Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:22am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team swept Ohio in a Tuesday doubleheader, combining for 33 runs over both games before heading into Atlantic Sun Conference play. In the first game, the Governors won 18-5 with several players recording multi-hit performances, including a grand slam by redshirt junior Ray Velazquez. In the second game, APSU won 15-6 with 16 hits, including two home runs. Redshirt junior Paris Pridgen and senior Zion Taylor had standout offensive performances in the doubleheader sweep.

Why it matters

The dominant doubleheader sweep over Ohio serves as a strong tune-up for the Governors as they prepare to open Atlantic Sun Conference play on the road against Bellarmine this weekend. The offensive outbursts from several key players provide momentum heading into the conference schedule.

The details

In the first game, the Governors got multi-hit performances from the top five batters in the lineup, including a grand slam from Velazquez in the first inning. Andres Matias hit two home runs, while Ty Wisdom and Zion Taylor also went deep. Sophomore pitcher Colin Carney picked up the win in relief. In the second game, Pridgen and Taylor led the way offensively, with Taylor recording a career-high six RBIs. Freshman Houston Herbert also hit a two-run homer in his first career start. Elijah Underhill earned the win on the mound, throwing five strong innings.

  • The doubleheader sweep took place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • The Governors will open Atlantic Sun Conference play on the road at Bellarmine this Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm CT.

The players

Ray Velazquez

A redshirt junior outfielder for the Austin Peay Governors who hit a grand slam in the first game of the doubleheader.

Zion Taylor

A senior outfielder for the Austin Peay Governors who had a career-high six RBIs in the second game of the doubleheader.

Andres Matias

A graduate student infielder for the Austin Peay Governors who hit two home runs in the first game of the doubleheader.

Ty Wisdom

A junior infielder for the Austin Peay Governors who hit two home runs in the first game of the doubleheader.

Paris Pridgen

A redshirt junior outfielder for the Austin Peay Governors who had a strong offensive performance in the second game of the doubleheader.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Austin Peay Governors will open Atlantic Sun Conference play on the road at Bellarmine this Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm CT.

The takeaway

The Governors' dominant doubleheader sweep over Ohio showcases their offensive firepower as they prepare to open conference play, providing momentum and confidence heading into the crucial Atlantic Sun schedule.