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Connor Kimple went 3-for-5 at the plate and delivered a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the ninth inning to help Louisiana claim a 4-3 victory over UT Arlington in the opening game of a three-game, Sun Belt Conference series on Friday at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field.
Kyle DeBarge went 2-for-3 and drove in three runs while Carson Roccaforte and Tyler Robertson each collected base hits as Louisiana (26-17, 15-7 SBC) won its 12th game in the last 15 contests while recording its third walk-off win of the season.
Brandon Talley pitched 5.1 innings and fanned seven batters for the Ragin' Cajuns before Bo Bonds held UTA (14-32, 6-16 SBC) in check over the final 3.2 innings allowing one hit and striking out five.