MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team fell, 5-4, Saturday to Memphis in 10 innings at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.
 
Southeastern (11-3) took an early 2-0 lead over Memphis (9-5) in the third inning. An error by Memphis first baseman Shane Cox kept the inning alive, allowing Logan Walters to reach. TJ Salvaggio followed with a two-run homer to left-center field. It was the second of the season for the senior from Slidell, Louisiana.
 
The Tigers cut the SLU lead in half in the third, loading the bases before Memphis center fielder James Smith IV scored on a wild pitch.
 
The teams traded scoreless frame after scoreless frame until Memphis tied the game in the bottom of the eighth. Smith drove in the tying run on a fielder's choice groundout. During that stretch between the fifth and eighth, the Lions left eight runners on base.
 
Southeastern regained the lead in the 10^th on a two-run, opposite-field home run by Ben Robichaux, but the Lion bullpen was unable to close out the game. Three SLU relievers combined to walk three and hit a batter, setting up the game-winning hit by Memphis right fielder CJ Willis.
 
Kylan Stepter (1-0) earned the win despite allowing Robichaux's home run. He surrendered two runs – both earned – on two hits and a pair of walks, striking out two. Nick Gisclair (1-1) suffered the loss. He was charged with two runs – both earned – in 0.1 inning pitched.
 
Bailyn Sorensen (2-for-3) turned in a multi-hit performance for the Lions at the plate.
 
UP NEXT
The series wraps up Sunday at 1:05 p.m. on ESPN+. Live stats will be available in the Lions Gameday Experience app and online at www.LionSports.net.
 
Blake Lobell (1-0, 5.79), a junior right-hander from Holden, Louisiana, earns the start on the mound for Southeastern in the series finale. He will be opposed by Memphis junior right-hander Caden Robinson (1-1, 4.50).
 
Fans can listen to Southeastern 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. Search for KSLU 90.9 FM in the TuneIn 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
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.