Utah Tech Rallies Late, Walks Off Austin Peay in Extra Innings
ST. GEORGE, Utah (Interstat) — Utah Tech scored five unanswered runs, including two in the ninth to force extras, before walking off with a 7-6 victory over Austin Peay in 10 innings Saturday afternoon at Burns Arena.
The Trailblazers, who trailed 6-1 after six innings, completed the comeback when Gavin Long’s fielder’s choice brought home the winning run in the 10th. Petey Soto Jr. went 3 for 4 with two RBIs for Utah Tech, including a key ninth-inning single. Austin Peay’s Paris Pridgen hit a two-run homer.
Utah Tech reliever Brandon Kosel earned the win with 4 2/3 scoreless innings. Austin Peay starter Kade Shatwell allowed no hits over six innings but took a no-decision. Utah Tech improved to 13-3, while Austin Peay fell to 7-8.