McNeese Baseball Loses to New Orleans in a Thrilling Back-and-Forth Game
McNeese Baseball fell to New Orleans in the series opener despite a late rally, with the Privateers securing a walk-off win at Maestri Field after a back-and-forth game that saw the score tied multiple times.
By the Numbers- McNeese Baseball record: 17-19, 2-7 SLC
- New Orleans record: 22-15, 7-3 SLC
- McNeese plated three runs in the ninth inning to take a 5-4 lead
- Chase Keeton hit a solo home run for McNeese
- Elliott Hebert hit the team's 15th triple to bring in a run
The game saw lead changes and tied scores, showcasing the competitiveness of both teams throughout the night.
State of Play- McNeese Baseball faces New Orleans in a doubleheader on Saturday at Maestri Field
- The teams will play two games starting at 2 p.m., with the second game following approximately 45 minutes after
- Both games will be streamed on ESPN+
- Cooper Hext extended his hitting streak to five games
- Cameron LeJeune threw over 100 pitches for the second time this season
Despite a strong effort from McNeese Baseball, they fell short to New Orleans in a closely contested game that highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, setting the stage for an intense doubleheader on Saturday.
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