Five-Run Fifth Helps Cajuns Put Away Nicholls, 7-1
Louisiana used a two-run first inning and a five-run fifth to pull away from Nicholls, 7-1, on Wednesday night before an announced crowd of 3,824 at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park.
Louisiana (27-18), wearing throwback "USL" uniforms, limited Nicholls (24-20) to five hits while earning its fifth win in the last six games.
Murphy Brooks (2-0) earned the win with a scoreless fifth inning, while freshman Hayden Pearson recorded his first career save, working the final four innings with three strikeouts.
The Cajuns struck early in the first inning. Noah Lewis singled with one out and stole second before Rigoberto Hernandez drew a walk. Following a double steal, both runners scored on Colt Brown's two-run single off Nicholls starter Austin Vargas (0-2) to give Louisiana a 2-0 lead.