HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team dropped the series finale in 10 innings, 3-2, Sunday against McNeese in Southland Conference action at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Both starting pitchers were locked in early as the deciding game in the series remained scoreless until the sixth.
 
Southeastern (18-18, 4-8 SLC) starter Brennan Stuprich allowed two runs over 6.1 innings pitched and McNeese (24-12, 6-6 SLC) starter Ty Abraham allowed two runs in seven innings of work. Neither factored in the decision.
 
The Cowboys got to Stuprich in the sixth for a pair of two-out runs. SLU tied the game in the seventh.
 
Shea Thomas led off the inning with a double to right-center field. Champ Artigues drew a walk, putting a pair of runners on base. Pierce Leavengood followed with an RBI single down the right-field line, plating Thomas. Artigues scored on a sac fly off the bat of Rhett Rosevear.
 
Following a series of player ejections after the top of the eighth, the Lions had a chance to take the lead in the bottom of the inning. SLU loaded the base with one out, but Thomas hit into an inning-ending double play.
 
In the 10^th, Southeastern reliever Jackson Rodriguez issued a leadoff walk to Cowboy second baseman Brad Burckel. After a sacrifice bunt pushed Burckel into scoring position, he scored on a Braden Duhon RBI single to center.
 
McNeese reliever Cameron Lejeune (2-1) earned the win, tossing three scoreless innings to close out the game. Rodriguez (1-1) suffered the loss, allowing one run in 1.1 innings of work. He surrendered two hits and one walk, striking out two batters.
 
All three games in the series were decided by one run.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern continues its homestand Tuesday at 6 p.m., hosting Jackson State in a non-conference contest at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. For this Prime Time Tuesday game, there is a buy-one, get-one free promotion on general admission tickets.
 
TICKET & PARKING INFORMATION
Single-game tickets are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to minimize ticket lines on game days. Southeastern students are encouraged to contact the ticket office prior to the game to reserve theirs in advance.
 
General admission tickets for most games are $9 for adults and $6 for youth (ages 3-12). Southeastern students, with a university ID, and children under age 2 are admitted for free. Gameday parking is $5 per day for standard vehicles and $25 for RVs.
 
Tickets can be purchased online at www.LionSports.net/Tickets or by contacting the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays. The ticket booth at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field opens exactly one hour prior to the scheduled first pitch.

Southeastern uses mobile ticketing as the primary method for distributing tickets purchased online. 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 the 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.
 
RADIO SHOW
The next episode of Inside Southeastern Baseball with Matt Riser, presented by Cretin-Townsend Homes, is slated for Monday at 12 p.m. from Cate Street Seafood Station in downtown Hammond. All previous episodes are available online at www.LionSports.net/podcasts.
 
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.
 
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 by 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.