APSU Baseball Hits Six Home Runs in Doubleheader Sweep of Bellarmine

Governors win both games of the Atlantic Sun Conference series against the Knights

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:27am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team swept a doubleheader against Bellarmine on Friday, winning both games of their Atlantic Sun Conference series. APSU hit a total of six home runs across the two games, including a walk-off homer in the first game and a two-run shot in the second game.

Why it matters

This series sweep keeps APSU in contention for the Atlantic Sun Conference title, as they continue their strong start to the 2026 season. The Governors' powerful offensive performance, with six home runs, demonstrates their ability to win games in a variety of ways.

The details

In the first game, APSU jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but Bellarmine responded with two runs in the second inning to take a 2-1 advantage. The Governors then scored three runs in the third inning and three more in the sixth, including a three-run home run by Ty Wisdom, to win the game 16-6 in walk-off fashion. Ray Velazquez hit the game-winning, two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh. In the second game, APSU scored four runs in the third inning, including back-to-back home runs by Kyler Proctor and Houston Hebert, to take a 4-0 lead. Bellarmine scored two runs to make it 4-2, but Zion Taylor hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to secure the 5-2 victory for the Governors.

  • The doubleheader sweep took place on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • Game 1 was won by APSU in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the seventh inning.
  • Game 2 was won by APSU with a final score of 5-2.

The players

Zion Taylor

A senior on the APSU baseball team who hit a sacrifice fly in the first game and a solo home run in the second game.

Kyler Proctor

A junior on the APSU baseball team who had a two-run single in the first game and hit a home run in the third inning of the second game.

Paris Pridgen

A redshirt junior on the APSU baseball team who hit a double in the first game and a home run in the third inning of the second game.

Cole Johnson

A redshirt sophomore on the APSU baseball team who hit a two-run home run in the first game.

Ty Wisdom

A junior on the APSU baseball team who hit a three-run home run in the first game.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great team effort today. Our guys came out swinging the bats well and we were able to put some big innings together to sweep the doubleheader.”

— Travis Janssen, APSU Head Baseball Coach

What’s next

APSU will look to complete the three-game series sweep against Bellarmine on Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 PM.

The takeaway

The APSU baseball team's offensive outburst, with six home runs in the doubleheader, demonstrates their ability to win games in a variety of ways and keeps them in contention for the Atlantic Sun Conference title.