SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Southeastern Louisiana split a Southland Conference doubleheader Saturday against Incarnate Word, dropping the opening game, 5-0 in seven innings, and winning the nightcap, 7-6, at Sullivan Field, sponsored by HEB.
 
After being shutout in the opener, the Southeastern (12-7, 5-2 Southland) bats came alive in the fifth inning of the second game of the doubleheader. The Lions scored seven unanswered runs before UIW (7-5, 4-3 Southland) attempted a comeback in the bottom of the ninth.
 
With the victory, Southeastern snaps a three-game losing streak and earns its first road win of the season.
 
The series wraps up Sunday at 1 p.m. The Cardinals are also undecided on a starter for the series finale while Southeastern plans to start freshman right-hander Brennan Stuprich (1-0, 2.25).
 
Sunday's game can be heard in the Hammond area on the flagship station of the Southeastern Sports Radio Network – KSLU 90.9 FM – in addition to online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via both the Lions Gameday Experience and TuneIn Radio apps.
 
Other options to follow the action this weekend include live statistics, the @LionUpBaseball Twitter account or UIW's video stream. Links to audio, video and stats are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
GAME 1 – UIW 5, Southeastern 0 (7 innings)
UIW starting pitcher Isaiah Zavala (3-0) tossed a four-hit shutout as the Cardinals took the first game of the doubleheader.
 
Southeastern picked up half its hits in the first inning on back-to-back singles by Eli Johnson and Jacob Burke, but Preston Faulkner grounded into an inning-ending double play – one of three the Lions hit into in the first three innings of the game.
 
The Cardinals scratched across a run in the fourth with the help of three singles and then ended the pitcher's duel with four runs in the sixth.
 
Zavala earned the win, surrendering four hits and four walks in seven innings pitched. He struck out six. Will Warren (3-1) suffered the loss, allowing five runs – three earned – in 5.1 innings of work. He surrendered seven hits and one walk, striking out four batters.
 
GAME 2 – Southeastern 7, UIW 6
UIW picked up single runs in each of the first two innings off starting pitcher Daniel Dugas and the added a pair in the fourth off reliever Ryan Keeley.
 
Down 4-0 entering the fifth, the Lions cut the deficit in half. Eli Johnson lined a two-out single up the middle and scored on Jacob Burke's team-leading fourth home run of the season.
 
Southeastern pulled within a run in the seventh. Evan Keller led off the inning with a double to left-center field. He advanced to third on Johnson's single to left and then scored on Burke's RBI single through the right side.
 
The Lions tied up the game in the eighth. Tyler Finke was hit by a two-out pitch. Following a Cardinal pitching change, Finke stole second and then scored on Keller's RBI single to left.
 
Burke and Faulkner gave the Lions the lead in the ninth. Burke drew a leadoff walk then stole second, advancing to third on a throwing error by the catcher. Faulkner drove him in with an RBI single through the left side. After Christian Garcia and Gaby Cruz were both hit by pitches, an infield single by Nick Ray plated Faulkner. Following a fielder's choice, Cruz scored from third on a fly ball.
 
UIW scratched across a pair of runs in the bottom of the inning, but reliever Cole Hoskins stranded a pair of runners as he shut the door to earn his second save of the season.
 
Kyle Bartley (2-1) earned the win, tossing four shutout innings in long relief. The freshman from Lake Charles, Louisiana allowed just one hit and one walk, striking out five. Johnny Foral (1-1) suffered the loss, allowing two runs in 0.1 innings pitched.
 
Burke, Faulkner, Johnson and Keller picked up a pair of hits each for the Lions.
 
RADIO SHOW
The next episode of Inside Southeastern Baseball with Matt Riser, presented by Blackened Brew, will be broadcast Monday at 12 p.m. from the restaurant in downtown Hammond. Fans can listen to every show on KSLU 90.9 FM, online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via either the Lions Gameday Experience or TuneIn Radio apps. The one-hour show airs every Monday during the baseball season.

LIONS GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE APP
The Lions Gameday Experience app puts audio, stats, video, social media and more in the hands of fans. Those in attendance can also check in to earn reward points redeemable for Southeastern-related prizes. Available for both Android and iOS devices, it can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play or by following the link www.LionSports.net/App.
 
MOBILE TICKETING
Southeastern is implementing mobile ticketing as the primary method for securing tickets during the 2020-21 school year. Tickets will be available via text message or email in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet. 
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics enforces a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. The policy mirrors safety precautions required for entrance to professional and collegiate sporting venues throughout the country. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/Clear.
 
SOCIAL DISTANCING ON GAMEDAYS
Proper social distancing techniques are required at all athletic events. Fans are asked to maintain a minimum distance of six feet from others, wear a face covering over both their nose and mouth, and wash their hands frequently. Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout Southeastern's athletic facilities.
 
While tailgating is currently prohibited, current health and safety guidelines set forth by state and local officials due to the COVID-19 pandemic allow for 25 percent capacity at athletic events. Capacity will be adjusted as state guidelines allow.
 
DIAMOND CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the baseball program are encouraged to join the Diamond Club. Lion baseball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Diamond Club and S Club (baseball) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern baseball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
  
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Lions Baseball, follow @LionUpBaseball or @MattRiser17 on Twitter, @LionUpBaseball on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.