Austin Peay Rallies in Extra Innings to Upset Utah Tech in Doubleheader Opener

ST. GEORGE, Utah (Interstat) — Cole Johnson hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning and Ty Wisdom added a three-run shot in the 10th as Austin Peay defeated Utah Tech 10-5 in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday at Burns Arena.

The Governors, who snapped a three-game skid, scored seven runs over the final two frames. Johnson’s blast broke a 5-5 tie after Utah Tech had erased a five-run deficit.

Ray Velazquez drove in three runs for Austin Peay. Trailblazers starter Tyler Ray allowed three earned runs over seven innings in the loss. Five Austin Peay relievers combined for 8 1/3 scoreless innings. The Governors improved to 6-7, while the Trailblazers fell to 12-2.