HAMMOND, La. – Brody Capps and Ben Robichaux launched home runs Saturday, backing strong pitching by a trio of Southeastern Louisiana University hurlers Saturday in a 7-2 Lion win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Trailing 2-1 in the fourth, Robichaux pulled a pitch down the right-field line for his first homer of the season. The three-run blast capped a four-run inning, putting Southeastern (1-5) on top to stay.
 
Capps followed with a two-run blast in the fifth, putting the Lions up 6-2 over SIUE (2-4). It was his second in as many games against the Cougars and third of the season.
 
An RBI double by Capps in the seventh finished off the SLU scoring.
 
Starting pitcher Lakin Polk (1-1) bounced back from a tough first inning in which SIUE picked up its two runs, limiting the Cougars to a pair of infield hits over the next five innings.
 
Luke Lirette (2.0 IP) and Dakota Lee (1.0 IP) finished out the game with scoreless relief.
 
Polk earned the win, allowing two runs – both earned – in his 6.0 inning effort. He scattered five hits and two walks, striking out one. Four of the five hits Polk surrendered never left the infield.
 
Cougar starting pitcher Tim Teixeira (0-1) suffered the loss, allowing six runs – all earned – over 4.1 innings of work. He coughed up eight hits and a pair of walks, striking out two batters. He also hit a batter and uncorked a wild pitch.
 
Capps (2-for-3), Giovanni Licciardi (2-for-4) and Mo Little (2-for-3) contributed multiple hits apiece for Southeastern, while Capps and Robichaux both drove in three runs.
 
UP NEXT
The series wraps up Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Blake Lobell (0-0, 4.15) is slated to start the finale for the Lions. The senior right-hander from Springfield, Louisiana earned All-Conference honors last season. He matches up against SIUE redshirt junior right-hander Spencer Stearns (0-1, 5.40).
 
Sunday is Military Appreciation Day. One complimentary ticket will be given out per valid military ID.
 
Fans can listen to all the baseball action on KSLU 90.9 The Lion, online at either www.LionSports.net/listenlive or www.LionUpRadio.org, via the following apps – Lions Gameday Experience, Live365, iHeart, Audacy, TuneIn and MyTuner Radio - or on Alexa speakers (skill must be enabled first). All you have to say is, "Alexa, play K.S.L.U."
 
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 the 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.