HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team had its seven-game winning streak snapped Saturday when a comeback attempt fell short against McNeese, 10-9, in Southland Conference action at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
After trading runs in the first inning, Southeastern (18-4, 7-1 SLC) fell behind, 5-1, following a pair of two-run home runs hit by McNeese (16-4, 7-4 SLC) in the third and fourth.
 
SLU chased the Cowboy starting pitcher Alexis Gravel from the game in the fifth, rallying to take a 6-5 lead. Mo Little started it off with a one-out triple down the right-field line. Dane Watts brought Little home with an RBI groundout.
 
Ryan Brome reached on a check-swing, infield single and later came around to score on an RBI double by TJ Salvaggio. Following back-to-back walks by Logan Walters and Conner O'Neal, Parker Coley dropped a two-run double into left-center. O'Neal would score on an RBI infield single by Jude Hall.
 
McNeese bounced back with a pair of runs in the sixth to regain the lead.
 
Both teams picked up a single run in the seventh and then a pair of runs each in the eighth. The Lions left seven runners on base in the final four innings, including the potential tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position in the ninth.
 
Cowboy reliever Sergio Lopez (4-1) earned the win, surrendering three runs – all earned – in two innings pitched. Paul Coppinger retired the only batter he faced to close out the game, earning his first save of the season. Aiden Vosburg (1-1) suffered the loss for Southeastern in relief, allowing three runs – all earned – in 1.1 innings of work.
 
Giovanni Licciardi (4-for-5), Brome (3-for-5), Hall (2-for-4) and Salvaggio (2-for-4) each produced multiple hits for the Lions, who combined for 15 in the game.
 
UP NEXT
The series wraps up Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Blake Lobell (2-0, 3.29), a junior right-hander from Holden, Louisiana, earns the start on the mound for Southeastern. McNeese will counter with junior left-hander Parker Morgan (0-0, 3.38).
 
Sunday is Military Appreciation Day. Free general admission tickets to the game are available for active military members who present a valid service ID at the gate.
 
Fans can listen to game broadcasts in the Hammond area on KSLU 90.9 The Lion. In addition, an audio stream is available online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via the Lions Gameday Experience and MyTuner Radio apps. The MyTuner app is compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most late-model automobiles.
 
Live stats will be available in the Lions Gameday Experience app and online at www.LionSports.net.
 
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.