Tech Baseball Set for OVC Showdown with Western Illinois
Tennessee Tech returns to Ohio Valley Conference play this weekend, hosting Western Illinois for a three-game set at Quillen Field at Bush Stadium.
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | X | 10 | 11 | 0 |
Game 3
Game 3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
By Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech returns to Ohio Valley Conference play this weekend, hosting Western Illinois for a three-game set at Quillen Field at Bush Stadium.
The Golden Eagles look to build momentum after a midweek split, including a 12-6 offensive outburst against Middle Tennessee before a narrow 10-7 setback to North Alabama.
GAME INFORMATION (NO BROADCAST AVAILABLE)
Game 1 - Friday, Apr. 24 at 3 p.m.
Game 2 - Saturday, Apr. 25 at 2 p.m.
Game 3 - Sunday, Apr. 26 at 1 p.m.
About Tennessee Tech (14-28, 3-12 OVC)
The Golden Eagles continue to show flashes of one of the league's most explosive offenses, batting .267 as a team with 51 home runs and 248 RBIs this season.
At the center of Tech's lineup is Jorsixt Jimenez, who has emerged as one of the OVC's premier hitters. The slugger leads the team with a .376 average, 16 home runs, and 53 RBIs while posting an .819 slugging percentage.
GOLDEN BATS
- Jorsixt Jimenez leads the team with a .376 average, 16 home runs, and 53 RBIs while posting an .819 slugging percentage.
- Manny Garza (.322, 5 HR, 23 RBI) provides consistency and on-base ability (.418 OBP).
- Owen Lee (.306, 9 HR, 31 RBI) adds power and run production from the infield.
- Connor Crowson (.252) has been a key situational hitter, driving in 23 runs and reaching base at a .384 clip.
Tech has also shown improved situational hitting, batting .299 with runners in scoring position and converting key late-inning opportunities.
Recent performances highlight the lineup's upside, as the Golden Eagles tallied 17 hits and scored 12 runs in the win over MTSU, with multiple players recording multi-hit efforts.
Tech will look for improved command and limiting big innings after allowing 10 runs on 17 hits in its last outing.
About Western Illinois (12-27, 5-10 OVC)
Western Illinois enters the weekend with a .271 team batting average and 34 home runs, showing a balanced offensive approach.
The Leathernecks are led by:
- Liam Bushey (.331, 12 HR, 46 RBI), a major power threat in the middle of the lineup.
- Joe Connolly (.327), who leads the team with 48 runs scored and 16 stolen bases.
- Isaiah Monge (.318, 23 RBI), providing consistency and extra-base production.
On the mound, Western Illinois features a more balanced staff:
- Max Tripure (54.2 IP, 46 K, 4.94 ERA) anchors the rotation.
- Brett Buchanan (4.50 ERA) has been effective in limited starts.
The Leathernecks are coming off an 8-6 win over Saint Louis, showing their ability to generate timely offense late in games.
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