Utah Tech baseball faced a setback in the series opener against Abilene Christian, falling 10-3 due to a dominant seventh inning by the Wildcats at Bruce Hurst Field.

By the Numbers
  • Junior first baseman Aaron Perez hit a two-run home run, his second of the season.
  • Sophomore Evan Vasiliou pitched five innings, striking out three and allowing two runs and four hits.
Yes, But

Despite a strong start, Utah Tech couldn't maintain their lead as Abilene Christian capitalized on opportunities in the late innings.

State of Play
  • Trailblazers have a 10-31 overall record and 8-14 in the WAC.
  • Abilene Christian stands at 25-17 overall and 12-7 in the WAC.
  • The teams will play the middle game of the series on Saturday afternoon.
What's Next

The teams are set to continue their three-game series, with Utah Tech looking to bounce back in the second game scheduled for Saturday.

Bottom Line

Despite a promising start, Utah Tech couldn't hold off Abilene Christian, highlighting the importance of maintaining momentum throughout a game to secure a victory.