The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns secured a 7-2 victory over No. 20 Coastal Carolina, backed by exceptional pitching from Cody Brasch and relievers, who held the Chanticleers to just three hits. Louisiana, now 33-20 overall and 15-13 in the Sun Belt Conference, clinched a spot in next week's conference tournament. Key contributions included Donovan LaSalle's two hits and three RBIs, alongside Blaze Rodriguez's impactful presence with five hits and runs across different innings. Coastal's Blake Barthol managed a two-run homer, the only scoring for his team, as the Cajuns dominated the game. Brasch was particularly impressive, allowing just one hit in six innings, raising his season ERA to 2.24.

By the Numbers
  • Louisiana scored in five different innings, totaling seven runs on 11 hits.
  • Cody Brasch struck out seven batters over six innings while allowing only one hit.
State of Play
  • Louisiana is now tied for fifth place in the Sun Belt standings, crucial for playoff positioning.
  • The Cajuns will continue the series against Coastal Carolina with games on Friday and Saturday.
What's Next

The Cajuns aim to maintain momentum in the series against Coastal Carolina, with a critical win needed to solidify their standing in the upcoming conference tournament.

Bottom Line

With stellar pitching and a balanced offensive attack, the Ragin' Cajuns are positioned favorably as they head into the final games of the regular season and prepare for the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. This victory serves as a strong statement about their capabilities moving forward.