HAMMOND, La. – Brody Capps' seventh-inning grand slam put the finishing touches Saturday on the third run-rule victory of the week for the Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team, defeating Houston Christian, 12-1, in Southland Conference action at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
With the win over the Huskies (18-23, 10-13 SLC), Southeastern (27-17, 15-8 SLC) moved 10 games over .500 for the first time this season. SLU also remains tied with Lamar (23-20, 15-8 SLC) atop the conference standings following the Cardinals' 7-2 win Saturday at New Orleans.
 
A strong pitching performance from right-hander Blake Lobell (3-1) gave the Lion bats time to generate more than enough run support. The senior from Holden, Louisiana tossed his second complete game of the year, holding HCU to one run in seven innings of work.
 
Southeastern took a 1-0 lead in the second on a bases-loaded groundout and then added three more runs in the third, thanks in part to a bases-loaded walk to Blaise Priester and a two-run single by Brooks Wright.
 
Alex Perry delivered a two-run single in the fourth and Priester launched his eighth home run of the season leading off the fifth, extending the Lions' lead to 7-0.
 
Consecutive two-out hits in the sixth produced the Huskies' lone run of the game.
 
Perry led off the seventh with his team-leading 13^th homer of the season. SLU would eventually load the bases again with two outs, setting up Capps' dramatic shot. For Capps, it was his 11^th homer of the season and second grand slam.
 
The Lions have hit four grand slams this season, with Connor Cuff and Peyton Woods having also provided the ultimate offensive boost.
 
Capps (3-for-4), Perry (3-for-3) and Priester (3-for-3) turned in multiple hits apiece for Southeastern.
 
Lobell earned the win. HCU starting pitcher David Lopez (4-3) suffered the loss, allowing four runs – all earned – in three innings of work.
 
UP NEXT
The series, sponsored by North Oaks Health, wraps up at 1 p.m. Sunday on ESPN+.
 
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."
 
Sunday is both Military Appreciation Day and Alumni Day. The Lions will celebrate the tradition and pride of our baseball family. Former players, coaches, and fans are invited to return to the field where the memories were made, share stories, and witness the next generation of Lions in action.
 
All former Lion baseball players, coaches and student managers are welcome to participate. Check-in begins at noon next to the ticket booth at the right-field entrance, with an on-field recognition slated for 12:30 p.m. following batting practice.
 
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.
 
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 on both Android and iOS, the Gameday app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.