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Aces Baseball runs into hot Austin Peay squad

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Evansville baseball team had its hot streak cooled by Austin Peay in Clarksville, Tennessee Tuesday night, falling 10-2.

The Governors came out swinging on Aces freshman starting pitcher Shane Gray (2-1), putting up three runs on the scoreboard in the opening frame. Freshman Sam Steimel would take over for Gray in the second inning, tossing a scoreless frame. However, in the third Steimel got into trouble, giving up an RBI single, then exiting the game after loading up the bases with one out. Freshman designated hitter A.J. Fritz who come in in relief and make his collegiate debut on the hill, and Austin Peay would put up four more runs in the frame.