Tech’s Pease Shines with Ford’s Home Run Leading Tech to 4-3 Win Over SEMO
Pitching and timely hitting propelled Tennessee Tech to a 4-3 victory over Southeast Missouri, securing another Ohio Valley Conference series win and tying them for first place in the league.
By the Numbers- Tennessee Tech record: 25-15 overall, 10-5 in conference
- Jaxson Pease's pitching performance: 8.2 innings, 8 strikeouts, 2 earned runs
- Troy Baunsgard's sixth home run of the year
- Preston Ford's game-winning two-run blast as his fourth home run of the season
Despite a strong performance, an error by the Tech defense extended the game and led to one unearned run for Southeast Missouri.
State of Play- Tennessee Tech tied for first place in the Ohio Valley Conference with Little Rock
- Golden Eagles have won 12 of their last 15 games
Tennessee Tech faces in-state rival Lipscomb in a rematch in Cookeville on Tuesday evening, marking their final midweek home game of the year.
Bottom LineTennessee Tech's strong pitching and clutch hitting led to a crucial victory, positioning them well in the conference standings and setting the stage for a significant matchup against Lipscomb.
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