University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Offense Powers No. 10 @RaginCajunsSB in Baylor Invitational Opener
2/22/2019 4:51:00 PM | Softball
Louisiana scores each inning in coasting to runaway win over Kent State
Louisiana (12-0) plated eight runs in both the fourth and fifth innings to distance themselves from the Golden Flashes (4-3).
The Ragin' Cajuns tied their season-high runs total and collected a season-best 19 total hits spread out amongst nine different players.
The win extended Louisiana's season-opening winning streak and continued the program's best start since 2015. The Ragin' Cajuns played their first contest away from Lamson Park in the 2019 season.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Seven different starters posted at least one RBI with Bailey Curry leading the way with a career-high six RBI. Curry hit one of Louisiana's three home runs in the contest, a three-run shot in the fourth inning which moved the lead into double figures at 11-0.
Alissa Dalton, Kara Gremillion and Raina O'Neal each tallied three RBI. Sarah Hudek posted multiple extra base hits by doubling twice in the fifth inning.
Keeli Milligan tied the school's single-game record with four stolen bases and increased her season total to 19 in as many attempts.
Carrie Boswell (3-0, 0.55 ERA) received the start in the circle and worked four scoreless innings holding the Golden Flashes to just two hits.
KEY MOMENTS OF THE GAME
- Milligan drew a leadoff walk to start the game, stole second and third and scored on a throwing error to provide Louisiana with an early lead.
- Boswell induced a 4-6-3 double play to bring an end to Kent State's first at bat and prevent an answer.
- Curry opened the scoring in the third inning with a two-run single down the left field line which pushed the lead to 4-0. That was the start of back-to-back plate appearances in which she generated five RBI, as the next time at the dish she launched the three-run home run in the fourth inning.
No. 10 Louisiana closes out Day 1 of the Baylor Invitational at Getterman Stadium in Waco facing 21st-ranked Baylor at approximately 5:30 p.m.
The contest will be live streamed via Facebook Live on the Baylor Softball page (Facebook.com/BaylorSoftball). Fans can also listen to all of the action called by Bobby Neveaux on SportsRadio ESPN 1420-AM.
SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
• Season tickets, beginning at $100, are available online at RaginCajuns.com using Account Manager, by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 265-2170 or by visiting the ticket office in person Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and extended hours during Ragin' Cajuns basketball events.
• Fans who purchase season tickets receive priority access for any potential NCAA postseason games held at Lamson Park.
• For information on premium seating and parking at Lamson Park, contact the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF) at (337) 851-2903. General admission parking at Cajun Field will be free for all games during the 2019 season.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Boswell, Carrie (3-0)
L: Huck, Madi (0-3)

Batting:
2B: Hudek, Sarah 2 ; Gremillion, Kara 1 ; Gremillion, Kourtney 1
HR: Curry, Bailey 1 ; Rawls, Julie 1 ; O'Neal, Raina 1
RBI: Hudek, Sarah 2 ; Gremillion, Kara 3 ; Dalton, Alissa 3 ; Curry, Bailey 6 ; Rawls, Julie 2 ; O'Neal, Raina 3 ; Comeaux, Lexie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Milligan, Keeli 4 ; Hudek, Sarah 3 ; Gremillion, Kara 2 ; Dalton, Alissa 3 ; Curry, Bailey 1 ; Chaumont, Casidy 1 ; Rawls, Julie 3 ; O'Neal, Raina 1 ; Comeaux, Lexie 1 ; Gremillion, Kourtney 1 ; Gray, Morgan 1
SB: Milligan, Keeli 4 ; Chaumont, Casidy 1 ; Mass, Aeriyl 1 ; Gray, Morgan 1
HBP: Rawls, Julie 1

Batting:
HR: Brownfield, Bailey 1
RBI: Brownfield, Bailey 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brownfield, Bailey 1