Louisiana baseball begins its postseason on Tuesday, facing Marshall in a first-round matchup of the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Championship at DABOS Park. The Ragin' Cajuns (34-21) aim for their sixth tournament title, having closed the regular season strong with seven wins in the last nine games. They are led at the plate by Colt Brown and Lee Amedee, while Cody Brasch, with a 2.24 ERA, will take the mound as their starting pitcher. Marshall enters the game with a 23-31 record, countering with ace Bryce Blevins. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and KPEL-FM in Lafayette.

By the Numbers
  • Louisiana has a 34-21 season record; Marshall is 23-31.
  • Cody Brasch boasts a 2.24 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 64.1 innings pitched.
State of Play
  • Louisiana aims to advance to the double-elimination round after winning seven of their last nine games.
  • Marshall's offense includes Evan Bottone (.387, 57 runs) and Jackson Halter (11 home runs, 52 RBI).
  • The previous year's matchup saw Louisiana lose both contests against Marshall in the postseason.
What's Next

If Louisiana wins against Marshall, they will advance to face No. 2-seeded Coastal Carolina on Wednesday. Continued postseason success could set the stage for a deeper run after prior playoff disappointments.

Bottom Line

As their postseason journey begins, the Ragin' Cajuns must leverage their strong end-of-season momentum and standout pitching to secure a win and continue their pursuit of a championship.