Bobcats survive Ragin’ Cajun rally to defeat Louisiana, 13-9

Texas State saw a 10-run lead nearly erased Friday night against Louisiana. 

But the Bobcats escaped M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park in Lafayette, La. with a 13-9 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns. 

Texas State (29-13, 13-6 Sun Belt) put up the first run of the game in the second inning. Sophomore shortstop Dalton Shuffield drew a walk and then moved to third on a failed pickoff. Redshirt senior center fielder Skyler Valentine ripped an RBI double into the left-center gap to give the Bobcats a 1-0 advantage.