NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Austin Peay Governors and the Lipscomb Bisons conclude their three-game ASUN series Sunday at Ken Dugan Field at Stephen Lee Marsh Stadium, with the Bisons seeking a sweep after two narrow victories.

Austin Peay (20-23) enters the game following Saturday’s 11-10 loss to Lipscomb, its fourth defeat in five games. The Governors have dropped seven of their last 10 overall. Lipscomb (19-20) has won three straight and five of its last eight.

Sunday’s first pitch is scheduled for the afternoon, with the second game of a potential doubleheader slated for the evening. Weather at game time is forecast at 78 degrees with rain.

The teams have split two prior series this season, with Lipscomb taking the last two meetings by a combined three runs. In Friday’s 6-5 win, the Bisons held off Austin Peay. Saturday’s 11-10 slugfest featured 21 runs and 25 hits.

Players to watch

Austin Peay first baseman Cole Johnson has been a key run producer. In Saturday’s loss, the junior went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Johnson has posted three multi-hit outings and three homers.

Lipscomb right-handed pitcher Caden Shanks has been effective in relief. In Saturday’s victory, he threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one. The senior has worked 7 2/3 innings over his last three appearances, allowing five runs.

Statistical notes

The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-4 Austin Peay victory.

Lipscomb outfielder Hutson Miles went 3-for-5 with an RBI on Saturday. Third baseman Cam Pruitt added four hits and two RBIs.

For Austin Peay, outfielder DJ Merriweather homered and drove in two runs Saturday.

Looking ahead

Austin Peay returns home to host Western Kentucky on Tuesday. Lipscomb hosts Tennessee Tech on the same day. The ASUN tournament remains a goal for both teams, with the regular season entering its final weeks.