University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

@RaginCajunsBSB Downed by Tulane, 7-3
3/20/2019 10:34:00 PM | Baseball
Kole McKinnon led Louisiana with two doubles and two RBI in the loss
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana was unable to make its way back into Wednesday night's game after giving up two early home runs and eventually fell to Tulane, 7-3, at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (10-12, 2-1) had its chances throughout the contest, leaving nine runners on base, including four in the final four innings of the game.
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Senior Kole McKinnon went 2-for-2 at the plate, with both hits being two baggers, and produced two RBI. Fellow senior Orynn Veillon also recorded two hits and was scored twice by McKinnon.
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Sophomore Hayden Cantrelle continued his hot streak with a solo home run in the fifth. Cantrelle has now hit five home runs in the last four games and has extended his hitting streak to 10-straight contests.
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Brock Batty (1-1) took the loss for the Ragin' Cajuns, giving up three earned runs on six hits in 2.1 innings pitched.
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Tulane (14-7) hit two early home runs to take a 3-0 lead before Louisiana plated its first run of the contest, which came in the fourth inning when McKinnon hit a double to score Veillon and cut the lead to 3-1.
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The Green Wave came back in a big way with a three spot in the bottom of the fourth, but Cantrelle's homer in the fifth and another McKinnon double in the sixth moved the score to 6-3 with three innings remaining.
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Louisiana was not able to plate any additional runs in the final four innings as it fell to Tulane, 7-3.
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The Ragin' Cajuns resume conference play this upcoming weekend, March 22-24, when they welcome Appalachian State for a three-game series at Russo Park. Game times are set for 6 p.m., on Friday, 2 p.m., on Saturday and 10:30 a.m., on Sunday.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (10-12, 2-1) had its chances throughout the contest, leaving nine runners on base, including four in the final four innings of the game.
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Senior Kole McKinnon went 2-for-2 at the plate, with both hits being two baggers, and produced two RBI. Fellow senior Orynn Veillon also recorded two hits and was scored twice by McKinnon.
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Sophomore Hayden Cantrelle continued his hot streak with a solo home run in the fifth. Cantrelle has now hit five home runs in the last four games and has extended his hitting streak to 10-straight contests.
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Brock Batty (1-1) took the loss for the Ragin' Cajuns, giving up three earned runs on six hits in 2.1 innings pitched.
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Tulane (14-7) hit two early home runs to take a 3-0 lead before Louisiana plated its first run of the contest, which came in the fourth inning when McKinnon hit a double to score Veillon and cut the lead to 3-1.
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The Green Wave came back in a big way with a three spot in the bottom of the fourth, but Cantrelle's homer in the fifth and another McKinnon double in the sixth moved the score to 6-3 with three innings remaining.
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Louisiana was not able to plate any additional runs in the final four innings as it fell to Tulane, 7-3.
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The Ragin' Cajuns resume conference play this upcoming weekend, March 22-24, when they welcome Appalachian State for a three-game series at Russo Park. Game times are set for 6 p.m., on Friday, 2 p.m., on Saturday and 10:30 a.m., on Sunday.
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SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
Single game and season tickets for the 2019 season are on sale now and can be purchased here.
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FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@RaginCajunsBSB) to stay up-to-date with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball) or by checking RaginCajuns.com.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: RAJ (2-0)
L: Batty, Brock (1-1)
S: PELLERIN (2)

Batting:
2B: McKinnon, Kole 2
HR: Cantrelle, Hayden 1
RBI: Cantrelle, Hayden 1 ; McKinnon, Kole 2
SH: McKinnon, Kole 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cantrelle, Hayden 1 ; Veillon, Orynn 2
HBP: Lott, Todd 2 ; McKinnon, Kole 1 ; Hannie, Alex 1

Batting:
2B: G. MATHEWS 1 ; NIEMANN 2 ; K. OWEN 1
HR: HOESE 1 ; HASKIN 1
RBI: HOESE 1 ; HASKIN 4 ; NIEMANN 1 ; K. OWEN 1
SH: G. MATHEWS 1
Base Running:
RUNS: JENSEN 1 ; HOESE 2 ; G. MATHEWS 2 ; HASKIN 2
HBP: C. BURNS 2
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