HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team scored four runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field on its way to a walk-off victory, 6-5, over Lindenwood to sweep the four-game series.
 
Consecutive hits by Lakin Polk, Ben Robichaux and Parker Coley capped the comeback for Southeastern (4-0) which trailed Lindenwood (0-4), 5-2, entering the inning.
 
The rally started with a one-out walk by TJ Salvaggio. He was erased on a fielder's choice as Jude Hall reached base. Hall advanced to second base on a wild pitch before cleanup hitter Mo Little was plunked by reliever Tanner Plaschke (0-1).
 
Despite the wind howling in from left field for the entirety of Sunday's non-conference contest, Polk lined a double over the head of the left fielder to plate both Hall and Little. After Giovanni Licciardi entered as a pinch runner for Polk, Robichaux tied the game with an RBI double to right-center field. Coley ended the game with an RBI single to left. A strong throw to the plate nearly nabbed Robichaux, but Lindenwood catcher Brodie Short was unable to hold onto the ball while applying the tag.
 
SLU led early, scoring in the bottom of the first, but relinquished the lead in the fifth. Lindenwood spoiled the collegiate debut of freshman left-hander Nik Toups, scratching across four runs before Luke Lirette was called out of the bullpen to squelch the rally.
 
Ryan Brome cut the deficit in half, 4-2, with a solo home run leading off the bottom of the inning. Lindenwood added an insurance run in the eighth on back-to-back, two-out hits.
 
Junior right-hander Nick Gisclair (1-0), a native of Prairieville, Louisiana, earned the win. He allowed one run in 2.0 innings of relief work, striking out four. Plaschke suffered the loss, four runs in 1.2 innings pitched.
 
Southeastern received scoreless outings from Aiden Vosburg (3.0 IP), Triston Todorowski (1.0 IP) and Lirette (2.1 IP) to cap the weekend.
 
Brome (3-for-4), Salvaggio (3-for-4) and Robichaux (2-for-5) turned in multi-hit performances at the plate.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern continues its eight-game homestand to open the 2025 season, hosting Tulane at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. Kids will be able to stand on the field with their favorite Lion players for the national anthem and $2 hot dogs will be available at the concession stand.
 
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
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