Cajun's Offense Sparked by Adam's Three Bombs

Lafayette- Sophomore outfielder Caleb Adams thrre home runs sparked the Ragin' Cajuns 8-2 wins over Sacred Heart University Saturday Afternoon at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field.

The Cajuns (10-2) captured the series with the 8-2 win today and wil go for the sweep of the Pioneers (0-2) on Sunday.

Adams first home run was a two-run shot, giving UL a 3-0 lead in the second inning and the second came in the fifth inning, increasing the Cajuna lead to 7-1.

Louisiana scored in each of the first three innings, building a 4-0 lead, and coasted to the victory which upped the team’s record to 8-1 in weekend series.

Michael Strentz picked up his fourth multi-hit game, finishing 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. After SHU plated a run in the top of the fifth to trim the deficit to 4-1, Strentz answered by leading off the Cajuns half of the fifth with a solo home run to straightaway center field.

Cody Boutte scattered seven hits over five-plus innings and tied his season-high with five strikeouts. Relievers Nick Zaunbrecher and Kendall Mayer combined to hold SHU to one run on three hits over the final four frames.

Defense and pitching dominated the final three innings. The teams would trade single runs in the eighth inning.