Lousiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball faces Georgia State in a critical Sun Belt Conference series starting Friday at M.L. Tigue Moore Field. This weekend also marks Alumni Weekend, featuring the jersey retirement of former player Jonathan Lucroy. Louisiana (27-18, 9-12 SBC) is vying for a position in the SBC standings, currently trailing Georgia State (22-22, 10-11 SBC) by just one game. The Ragin' Cajuns are riding momentum with recent wins, consistently performing strong offensively over their last ten games.

By the Numbers
  • Louisiana is hitting .301 and averaging 8.4 runs during their last 10 games.
  • Georgia State has 78 stolen bases this season, placing them among the top in the conference.
State of Play
  • Louisiana has won two of three against Arkansas State and defeated Nicholls midweek.
  • Georgia State is starting a nine-game road trip, seeking to improve from three earlier canceled games.
What's Next

After hosting Georgia State, Louisiana will play in-state rival New Orleans on May 5 before traveling to App State for three games next weekend.

Bottom Line

This series is crucial for Louisiana's postseason aspirations, highlighting their recent offensive improvements and the significance of Alumni Weekend with Lucroy's jersey retirement adding emotional weight.