Stephen F Austin Baseball: Score Update & Key Plays
- Austin battled to a tight finish on February 28, 2025, with Stephen F.
- Loupe of New Orleans hit a home run to left field, driving in one run.
- The Lumberjacks managed to score three runs in the final frame, sealing the 5-3 win.
Stephen F. Austin Edges New Orleans in Close Contest
New Orleans and Stephen F. Austin battled to a tight finish on , with Stephen F. Austin ultimately prevailing with a final score of 5-3. The game, played at 6:05 PM, saw key contributions from both sides, ultimately tilting in favor of the Lumberjacks.
The scoring began in the third inning when C. Loupe of New Orleans hit a home run to left field, driving in one run. Stephen F. Austin responded in the same inning with C. Bland reaching on a fielder’s choice, bringing in O. Hooper and tying the score at 1-1. D. Mullins then singled up the middle, scoring J. Ibe and giving Stephen F. Austin a 2-1 lead.
New Orleans regained the lead in the eighth inning with J. Rogers doubling to left center, scoring C. Loupe. C. Loupe then walked, driving in D. Hurst and extending the New Orleans advantage to 3-2.
Stephen F. Austin rallied in the ninth inning to secure the victory. The Lumberjacks managed to score three runs in the final frame, sealing the 5-3 win. Details of the specific plays leading to these runs were not immediately available.
I. Austin earned the win for Stephen F. Austin, while Blane Zeplin took the loss. B. Calloway secured a save for New Orleans, his second of the season.
Several players contributed to the offensive efforts for both teams. J. Rogers went 5-for-5 for New Orleans, with a double and one RBI. C. Loupe added a home run and two RBIs. For Stephen F. Austin, C. Bland, J. Ibe, and M. Henning each recorded a hit. Julian Swift also contributed with a double.
Pitching was a key factor in the game. B. Calloway pitched one inning, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out one batter. G. Edwards pitched six innings, allowing four hits and five earned runs. I. Austin also pitched for Stephen F. Austin.
The game featured a stolen base by Dalton Mullins of Stephen F. Austin, while River Curs and Kevin Duran were both caught stealing. New Orleans committed two double plays, while Stephen F. Austin had none.
Looking ahead, Stephen F. Austin continues its season, building on this victory. The team is aiming to improve upon its 4-6 record and 0-1 conference standing. New Orleans, now 5-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play, will look to bounce back from this loss in their next matchup.
On , Baylor defeated Stephen F. Austin 9-4 in Waco, Texas. The game, played at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark, saw Baylor take an early lead and maintain control throughout the contest. Details of that game are available on ESPN.
Stephen F. Austin’s baseball team is currently being highlighted by D1Baseball.com, with players Cameron Flukey, Dax Whitney, and Ethan Norby recognized as preseason All-Americans. The team is preparing for the 2026 season, aiming to build on its recent performances and compete for a conference championship.
