Baseball Preview: Austin Peay at Tennessee Tech

ALGOOD, Tenn. (April 7, 2026) (Interstat) — The Austin Peay Governors and Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will meet in non-conference action Tuesday at Bush Stadium at Averitt Express Baseball Complex.

First pitch is scheduled for a clear evening with temperatures near 63 degrees.

Austin Peay (16-16) enters having split a four-game series at Eastern Kentucky, including a 12-9 victory Saturday. The Governors have shown recent power, scoring eight or more runs in four of their last nine games.

Tennessee Tech (10-22) looks to rebound after dropping two of three at home to Eastern Illinois, including a 9-6 loss Saturday.

A key player to watch for Austin Peay is two-way standout DJ Merriweather. The versatile performer has contributed both on the mound and at the plate recently. He earned a win Saturday at Eastern Kentucky with 4.2 innings of relief, striking out five. On April 3, he provided a key offensive spark with a three-RBI performance, including a home run, in a 7-6 loss.

Tennessee Tech will counter with pitcher Carter Casabella, who turned in a quality start in his last outing. On April 4 against Eastern Illinois, Casabella threw 6.2 innings, allowing one earned run on five hits with three strikeouts in a no-decision.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Austin Peay is projected to win 5-1.

The Governors’ bullpen showed strength in Saturday’s win, with Jackson Hohensee and Gavin Alveti combining for 3.1 scoreless innings of relief. For the Golden Eagles, third baseman Connor Crowson went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs in the same game.

This contest is the first of a home-and-home set between the programs this season. They will meet again in Clarksville on April 14.

Following Tuesday’s game, Austin Peay will host North Alabama for a three-game series starting Friday. Tennessee Tech opens a road series at Tennessee-Martin on Friday.