HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team fell, 7-1, to McNeese in Southland Conference action Sunday at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Southeastern (18-5, 7-2 SLC) fell behind early as McNeese (17-5, 8-4 SLC) scored single runs in each of the first two innings.
 
Cowboy designated hitter Mack Brousseau lined a solo home run down the left-field line with two outs in the first. A leadoff double in the second led to the other run.
 
McNeese added to more runs in the fifth, taking a 4-0 lead before the Lions generated their lone run in the bottom of the frame.
 
Conner O'Neal blasted a solo homer to left with one out in the fifth, just one of three hits SLU picked up in the game. It was O'Neal's seventh of the season.
 
The Cowboys answered with a two-run homer in the sixth, extending their lead to 6-1. A leadoff double in the eighth led to their final run.
 
McNeese starting pitcher Parker Morgan (1-0) earned the win. He allowed one run in 5.0 innings pitched, scattering three hits and striking out six. He did not walk a batter. Diego Corrales picked up his first save of the season with four hitless, scoreless innings in relief. He walked two and struck out eight. Blake Lobell (2-1) was tagged with the loss, allowing six runs – four earned – in 6.0 innings pitched. He walked one and struck out six.
 
RADIO SHOW
Inside Southeastern Baseball with Bobby Barbier airs live each 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 KSLU 90.9 The Lion, via the Lions Gameday Experience 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 hosts a pair of non-conference games next week. The Lions face LSU Alexandria at 6 p.m. Tuesday. SLU then hosts Mississippi Valley State at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
 
Kids (age 12 and under) will be able to join their favorite Lion player on the field for the national anthem and the concession will be serving up $2 hot dogs at both games.
 
Wednesday's game is also the first Teachers in the Bleachers game of the season. All local area teachers will receive a discounted rate on general admission tickets when presenting their school ID card when purchasing tickets at the ballpark.
 
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.