CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri Baseball (32-16) secured a 7–5 victory over Austin Peay (23-25) on Wednesday night at Capaha Field. Southeast Missouri jumped out to an early lead with a four-run first inning, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
The Redhawks started strong in the first inning, capitalizing on a series of walks and a hit by pitch to load the bases.
Cal Sullivan and
Demitri Shakotko both reached base with walks, and
Joe Hall was hit by a pitch.
Dakota Joggerst then walked, bringing home the first run.
Tank Sims followed with another walk, scoring Shakotko.
Joe Terranova singled through the left side, adding another run, and
Andrew Ramirez's fielder's choice brought in the fourth run, giving SEMO a 4–0 lead after the first inning.
In the fourth inning, Austin Peay got on the board with a solo home run by Velazquez, cutting the lead to 4–1. The Redhawks responded in the fifth inning when Terranova singled to shortstop, driving in Joggerst and extending the lead to 5–1.
Austin Peay rallied in the sixth inning, scoring three runs. Matias singled to left field, bringing in one run, and Johnson's single through the left side added two more, narrowing the gap to 5–4.The Redhawks answered in the bottom half of the inning.
Brooks Kettering scored on a wild pitch, and Sims singled to shortstop, driving in
Caleb Klein to push the lead to 7–4.
Austin Peay added another run in the seventh inning with a single from Wisdom, making it 7–5. However, SEMO's bullpen held firm, and
Jackson Kranawetter closed out the game, striking out three in the ninth inning to secure a 7–5 victory for the Redhawks.
Southeast Missouri Top Performers
Tank Sims
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- 4 hits
- 2 RBIs
- 1 walk
Joe Terranova
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- 2 hits
- 2 RBIs
Ranard Grace
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- 2 innings pitched
- 0 hits allowed
- 3 strikeouts
Jackson Kranawetter
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- 1 inning pitched
- 3 strikeouts
- 10th Save recorded
Up next for the Redhawks is a matchup against Southern Indiana at 6 p.m. CT Friday, May 8 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
