University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, April 14
Mobile, Ala.
6:00 p.m.
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Ragin' Cajuns Top Jaguars in High-Scoring Series Opener
4/14/2022 10:07:00 PM | Softball
Hitters steal the spotlight as the two teams combined for 17 runs
MOBILE, Ala. - The matchup of the Sun Belt Conference's leaders at Jaguar Field in Mobile began with a showcase at the plate as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team outscored South Alabama 10-7 in the series opener on Thursday, April 14.
Alexa Langeliers, Stormy Kotzelnick and Kramer Eschete each produced multiple RBI and combined for seven total to offset the four home runs the Jaguars were able to gather off of the Ragin' Cajuns pitching staff.
With the win Louisiana (27-10, 13-3 Sun Belt) took early control of the weekend series with South Alabama (16-15, 9-2 Sun Belt), moved one step closer to vaulting into first place in the Sun Belt standings and now sits one win away from extending its streak of consecutive SBC series won to 70.
The scoring came in bunches early as the two teams combined for six runs in the first inning alone. The Ragin' Cajuns took advantage of an extended inning caused by a Jaguars error to push across three runs highlighted by a two-run triple from Langeliers. The Jaguars answered back in the bottom half using a pair of home runs to pick up three runs of their own.
Another score swap occurred in the third inning, this time with USA having a plus-one advantage to open a 5-4 lead. Louisiana didn't trail for long as Kotzelnick poked a two-run double into the right center field gap the next half inning.
The Ragin' Cjauns, who claimed the lead for the third time following Kotzelnick's clutch hit, wouldn't relinquish the advantage the remainder of the contest. Langeliers launched a solo home run in the fifth inning to open a two-run edge, 7-5, which proved key as the Jaguars posted a home run of their own in the sixth inning.
The series-opening win was solidified in the seventh inning when Louisiana produced three additional runs - all coming on a two-out rally - to extend the lead to 10-6. Sophie Piskos walked, Melissa Mayeux singled and Langeliers was intentionally walked to load the bases. The Jaguars couldn't get the force play to keep their deficit at a run, though, as Karly Heath drew a walk and Eschete delivered a two-run single to further expand the lead.
Langeliers homered for the third time in four games since returning to play on Friday, April 8 (had missed previous nine games with an injury since March 20) and posted her fifth multiple-RBI game overall and second with three or more RBI.
Kotzelnick's go-ahead, two-RBI double in the fourth inning made her the first Ragin' Cajun in the 2022 season to reach 30 RBI and moved her past Jourdyn Campbell and back into the team lead with exactly 30 RBI.
Meghan Schorman totaled five innings of relief after entering in the first inning and settling down the Jaguars offense. She posted key scoreless frames in the fourth and fifth inning after her squad had put up the runs to reclaim the lead. Schorman yielded just three hits and struck out 11.
Thursday's outcome stretched Louisiana's series-best win streak over South Alabama to 18 games and upped the program's lead in the all-time series to 40-11 (15-6 in Mobile). The Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup dating back to 2016 (last loss to USA was 2015 Sun Belt Tournament championship game.)
UP NEXT
Louisiana and South Alabama continue the series on Friday, April 15 at Jaguar Field with first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The Ragin' Cajuns have a chance to secure a lead in the Sun Belt standings and extend their nation-leading total of consecutive conference series won (currently at 69 straight) with a win.
The game is being televised worldwide on ESPN+ and a radio broadcast with Ian Auzenne and Bobby Neveaux on the call is available on ESPN Lafayette 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region. Live stats can be accessed at CajunStats.com
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB), Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB) and Instagram (@Louisiana.SB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Softball.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Alexa Langeliers, Stormy Kotzelnick and Kramer Eschete each produced multiple RBI and combined for seven total to offset the four home runs the Jaguars were able to gather off of the Ragin' Cajuns pitching staff.
With the win Louisiana (27-10, 13-3 Sun Belt) took early control of the weekend series with South Alabama (16-15, 9-2 Sun Belt), moved one step closer to vaulting into first place in the Sun Belt standings and now sits one win away from extending its streak of consecutive SBC series won to 70.
The scoring came in bunches early as the two teams combined for six runs in the first inning alone. The Ragin' Cajuns took advantage of an extended inning caused by a Jaguars error to push across three runs highlighted by a two-run triple from Langeliers. The Jaguars answered back in the bottom half using a pair of home runs to pick up three runs of their own.
Another score swap occurred in the third inning, this time with USA having a plus-one advantage to open a 5-4 lead. Louisiana didn't trail for long as Kotzelnick poked a two-run double into the right center field gap the next half inning.
The Ragin' Cjauns, who claimed the lead for the third time following Kotzelnick's clutch hit, wouldn't relinquish the advantage the remainder of the contest. Langeliers launched a solo home run in the fifth inning to open a two-run edge, 7-5, which proved key as the Jaguars posted a home run of their own in the sixth inning.
The series-opening win was solidified in the seventh inning when Louisiana produced three additional runs - all coming on a two-out rally - to extend the lead to 10-6. Sophie Piskos walked, Melissa Mayeux singled and Langeliers was intentionally walked to load the bases. The Jaguars couldn't get the force play to keep their deficit at a run, though, as Karly Heath drew a walk and Eschete delivered a two-run single to further expand the lead.
Langeliers homered for the third time in four games since returning to play on Friday, April 8 (had missed previous nine games with an injury since March 20) and posted her fifth multiple-RBI game overall and second with three or more RBI.
Kotzelnick's go-ahead, two-RBI double in the fourth inning made her the first Ragin' Cajun in the 2022 season to reach 30 RBI and moved her past Jourdyn Campbell and back into the team lead with exactly 30 RBI.
Meghan Schorman totaled five innings of relief after entering in the first inning and settling down the Jaguars offense. She posted key scoreless frames in the fourth and fifth inning after her squad had put up the runs to reclaim the lead. Schorman yielded just three hits and struck out 11.
Thursday's outcome stretched Louisiana's series-best win streak over South Alabama to 18 games and upped the program's lead in the all-time series to 40-11 (15-6 in Mobile). The Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup dating back to 2016 (last loss to USA was 2015 Sun Belt Tournament championship game.)
UP NEXT
Louisiana and South Alabama continue the series on Friday, April 15 at Jaguar Field with first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The Ragin' Cajuns have a chance to secure a lead in the Sun Belt standings and extend their nation-leading total of consecutive conference series won (currently at 69 straight) with a win.
The game is being televised worldwide on ESPN+ and a radio broadcast with Ian Auzenne and Bobby Neveaux on the call is available on ESPN Lafayette 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region. Live stats can be accessed at CajunStats.com
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB), Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB) and Instagram (@Louisiana.SB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Softball.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Schorman, Meghan (7-4)
L: Lackie, Olivia (9-5)
S: Landry, Sam (1)
Batting:
2B: Kotzelnick, Stormy 1
3B: Langeliers, Alexa 1
HR: Langeliers, Alexa 1
RBI: Kotzelnick, Stormy 2 ; Mayeux, Melissa 1 ; Langeliers, Alexa 3 ; Heath, Karly 1 ; Eschete, Kramer 2
SF: Mayeux, Melissa 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kotzelnick, Stormy 1 ; Campbell, Jourdyn 2 ; O'Neal, Raina 1 ; Mayeux, Melissa 2 ; Langeliers, Alexa 2 ; Heath, Karly 1 ; Eschete, Kramer 1
SB: Kotzelnick, Stormy 1 ; Hayden, Maddie 1 ; Campbell, Jourdyn 1 ; Piskos, Sophie 1 ; Heath, Karly 1
Batting:
HR: Ortiz, Victoria 1 ; Stagner, Gabby 2 ; Kropp, Emma 1
RBI: Ortiz, Victoria 1 ; Stagner, Gabby 5 ; Kropp, Emma 1
SH: Kropp, Emma 1
SF: Stagner, Gabby 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brasher, Mackenzie 2 ; Ortiz, Victoria 1 ; Kvistad, Kamdyn 1 ; Stagner, Gabby 2 ; Kropp, Emma 1
Game Leaders
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