Louisiana Manufactures Comeback to Secure Series Victory

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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team leaned on timely small-ball execution and a lockdown relief effort from Sage Hoover to rally past Coastal Carolina, 8-6, on Saturday, April 18 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park, clinching a Sun Belt Conference series victory.

The win followed up Friday's 12-4 (5 inn.) run-rule victory, moving Louisiana one step closer to its first SBC series sweep of the season. It also kept the Ragin' Cajuns unbeaten (14-0) all-time at home against the Chanticleers.

Louisiana (24-22, 7-10 SBC) will look to complete the sweep in the series finale on Sunday, April 19.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 6-5 entering the bottom of the sixth, the Ragin' Cajuns pieced together a decisive rally built on pressure and precision.

Kennedy Marceaux drew a leadoff walk and advanced on a wild pitch before Mia Liscano put down a sacrifice bunt that forced a throwing error, allowing the tying run to score. Moments later, Liscano swiped third and Brooke Otto worked a walk, setting the table for Haley Hart, who dropped a perfectly placed squeeze bunt that brought home two runs and gave UL the lead for good.

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[Turbine]

I give credit to the opening walk and a wild pitch.

Regular hitting would have accomplished the same thing after those gifts.

Good job taking advantage of what's given you.

jmo

[Louisiana84]

Good job taking advantage of small ball skills?