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Shaky pitching sinks Salukis in loss

The Salukis gave up 16 hits Tuesday in a 13-6 loss to Austin Peay State.

Senior Bryce Sablotny (0-1) suffered the loss after giving up seven runs in four innings. Sablotny gave up two home runs and struck out two.

The Salukis (1-3) took their only lead in the first inning on junior outfielder Jake Hand's single following junior outfielder Ryan Smith's double.

The fifth inning turned out to be the difference maker as Austin Peay scored three runs after a bases-loaded single off junior pitcher Austin McPheron and a sacrifice fly off redshirt junior Jacob Williams.