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A tightly contested Sun Belt matchup saw the Mountaineers push the tying run into scoring position in the ninth, but Georgia State held on for a 4-2 win, cementing App State's best conference standing to date.
A 4‑2 defeat to Georgia State was overshadowed by a program‑best finish in the Sun Belt standings, highlighted by Gage Peterson’s historic pitching night and key offensive contributions.
Georgia State’s baseball team dropped a 12‑2 decision to Appalachian State on Thursday, with Hunter Carlson driving in two runs. Appalachian State surged with seven runs in the ninth, including a grand slam.
A 12-2 victory over Georgia State secured a top-six seed, set a program win record, and highlighted a cascade of standout performances.
With a strong lineup led by Steven Smith and Gage Peterson, App State looks to lock in a top six seed in the Sun Belt tournament as they face Georgia State in Atlanta. The series carries major implications for both teams' postseason hopes.