BEAUMONT, Texas – Lamar scored five runs in the fourth inning Sunday, holding on for an 8-2 Southland Conference victory over the Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team to complete the series sweep at Vincent-Beck Stadium.
 
Southeastern (19-17, 3-9 SLC) struck first, scoring an unearned run in the third against the Cardinals (29-6, 8-1 SLC).
 
Parker Coley drew a one-out walk, advancing to third on Rhett Rosevear's two-out single to right field. Coley scored when Lamar starting pitcher Hunter Hesseltine lobbed an errant pickoff throw to first in an attempt to keep Rosevear close.
 
The Cardinals took the lead for good in the bottom of the inning on a two-run home run by second baseman Drake Varnado. It was both his second of the series and the season.
 
Following the five-run fourth, SLU cut a run off the deficit in the fifth on a solo home run off the bat of Coley. The one-out blast was his fourth of the season.
 
Lamar got the run back sixth.
 
Hesseltine (4-0) picked up the win, allowing two runs – one earned – in 6.2 innings of work. He scattered three hits and one walk, striking out four batters. Lakin Polk (4-2) suffered the loss, allowing three runs – two earned – in 3.0 innings of work. Polk was making the first start of his SLU career following 22 consecutive relief appearances.
 
RADIO SHOW
The next episode of Inside Southeastern Baseball with Bobby Barbier airs live Monday at 5 p.m. from WiseGuys Daiquiris in Hammond. Barbier joins co-host Allen Waddell for the 60-minute radio show, talking about the latest in Southeastern baseball.
 
It can be heard locally on 90.9 The Lion (KSLU-FM), via the Lions Gameday Experience, TuneIn and MyTuner Radio apps, as well as online at either www.LionSports.net/listenlive or LionUpRadio.org. Both the TuneIn and MyTuner Radio apps are compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most modern automobiles.
 
WiseGuys Daiquiris is located at 14372 University Ave. and features a full bar, daiquiris, lots of TVs to watch all your favorite sports events along with a kitchen serving appetizers and pizza.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern returns home from a four-game road trip for the first of back-to-back games with UL Lafayette. Games are slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field in Hammond and 6 p.m. Wednesday at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park in Lafayette, Louisiana.
 
Tuesday's game is another $2 Tuesday along with MLB Jersey Night. Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite Major League Baseball team jersey to the game. General admission tickets and hot dogs are both $2 while kids (12 & under) will have the opportunity to stand next to their favorite SLU player during the National Anthem.
 
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 before the game to reserve theirs in advance.
 
General admission tickets for most games are $11 for adults and $8 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 before 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.
 
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
Fans are encouraged to follow the Southeastern Baseball social media accounts (@LionUpBaseball) on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to stay engaged with the program.
 
The latest updates are also available at www.LionSports.net and the Lions Gameday Experience app. Available for both Android and iOS devices, the Gameday app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.