Louisiana baseball takes 10th series in a row over ULM

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana-Monroe baseball was unable to interrupt the sequence win drought towards Louisiana-Lafayette after a 7-1 loss on Saturday at Russo Park. 

Since sweeping the Ragin’ Cajuns in 2012, the Warhawks have been unable to get a sequence win. 

“Midway I am not pleased with the place we’re however (Friday’s) recreation confirmed me what we’re able to doing,” ULM baseball coach Michael Federico stated. 

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The Ragin’ Cajuns (20-15, 9-6 Solar Belt) attacked early every recreation. On Thursday, Louisiana-Lafayette received 14-2. On Friday the Warhawks (12-12-1, 5-9-1) got here again with a five-run ninth inning to win, however Saturday the Warhawks’ bats went chilly. 

The 7-5 win on Friday marked the a centesimal profession win for Federico and an opportunity for the Warhawks to alter their destiny after coming near taking the sequence in 2019.  The Cajuns outhit ULM 33-27 to take the sequence for the tenth season in a row. 

Matthew Lee was clutch for the Warhawks, going 4-for-5 within the sequence. Austin Beech went 4-for-11 with two runs, two RBIs and a house run.  

Tyler Robinson led the Cajuns, going 7-for-13 with six RBIs and two runs. The Louisiana-Lafayette bullpen mixed for 28 strikeouts and 11 walks within the three-game span. 

“We have been hitting however we simply have not discovered a approach to rating runs sufficient, and that is the disheartening factor,” Federico stated. 

Earlier than the beginning of convention play, Federico stated that the Warhawks weren’t the place he hoped they might be, having gone 4-11. With 5 Solar Belt sequence performed, he stated he has seen some enchancment however remains to be not happy with the group’s efficiency.

“We have to do the little issues higher,” Federico stated. “We have to execute the small stuff – however we have additionally obtained to pitch higher, we have to play protection higher and we have to seek out methods to attain higher.” 

The Warhawks will host McNeese (19-16) on Wednesday, then App State (11-22, 3-12 SBC) for a weekend convention sequence. 

Emely Hernandez covers College of Louisiana-Monroe athletics and highschool sports activities. E mail her at ehernandez@thenewsstar.com and observe her on Twitter @emhernandeznews.