HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team picked up a 10-5 win Saturday over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field, evening up its three-game Southland Conference series with the Islanders at a game apiece.
 
Southeastern (22-14, 11-6 SLC) built a 6-0 lead through five innings behind the shutout pitching of Lakin Polk. The native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana held the Islanders (16-18, 5-11 SLC) to a pair of hits through the first half of the game.
 
The Lions scored a pair of runs in the third on a wild pitch and an error.
 
Peyton Woods extended the lead, 3-0, with a solo home run in the fourth. The leadoff shot was his fourth of the season.
 
SLU doubled its lead in the fifth, taking advantage of three walks. Rhett Centanni delivered a two-out, two-run single up the middle with the bases loaded. Dane Watts followed with an RBI single through the right side.
 
The Islanders got on the board in the sixth and ultimately pulled within a run, 6-5, thanks to a bases-loaded walk and a grand slam by third baseman Jarrett Flaggert. It was his first home run of the season.
 
Southeastern extended its lead with a pair of runs in both the seventh and eighth innings.
 
Alex Perry delivered a two-out, two-run homer in the seventh. It was his 10^th of the season, tying Brody Capps for the most on the squad. An Islander error led to a pair of unearned runs in the eighth.
 
 Polk (4-2) earned the win, allowing four runs – all earned – in 5.1 innings of work. He scattered four hits and four walks, striking out four batters. Triston Todorowski picked up his second save of the season, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings to close out the game. Islander starting pitcher Easten Smith (3-3) suffered the loss, allowing five runs – four earned – in 4.2 innings pitched.
 
Centanni (2-for-5) drove in three runs and was the only Lion with multiple hits in the game.
 
UP NEXT
The series wraps up Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Sunday is both Military Appreciation Day and Lite It Up Blue. The Lions will celebrate Autism Awareness Day at the ballpark. Enjoy baseball, school pride, and a day dedicated to community, understanding, and inclusion. This game will include sensory-friendly adjustments to make the event enjoyable for all guests.
 
Also, each Sunday during the season, the Lions pay tribute to those who serve with free admission to the ballpark.  One complimentary ticket will be given to those with a valid military ID.
 
Fans can listen to all the Southeastern baseball action locally on KSLU 90.9 The Lion or worldwide 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.