Utah Tech Falls to Abilene Christian, ACU Dominates with 8 Runs in 7th Inning
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.
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.
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 LineDespite a promising start, Utah Tech couldn't hold off Abilene Christian, highlighting the importance of maintaining momentum throughout a game to secure a victory.
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