Preview: McNeese State Cowboys at Lamar Cardinals

BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — The Lamar Cardinals look to build on a stronger start to the season when they host the McNeese State Cowboys in Southland Conference baseball action Saturday at Vincent–Beck Stadium.

First pitch is set for under clear skies with temperatures near 72 degrees.

Lamar (10-7) enters the matchup with a three-game winning streak, including a 6-0 shutout at Louisiana Tech on Tuesday. The Cardinals’ bullpen has been a strength, with reliever Cooper Carlgren posting scoreless outings in three of his last four appearances. In his last 6 2/3 innings, he has allowed just two hits.

McNeese State (7-8) seeks to rebound after dropping its conference opener to Lamar, 8-0, on Friday night. The Cowboys have lost four of their last five games. A bright spot has been reliever Connor Achee, who has not allowed a hit in his last 3 1/3 innings over three appearances, though he has struggled with command at times this season.

According to Interstat, Lamar is projected as the favorite with a 57% win probability. The service’s game simulator predicts a 6-4 victory for the Cardinals.

The series concludes Sunday.