LAFAYETTE, La. (Interstat) — Andrew Herrmann pitched seven innings of five-hit ball, striking out six and allowing one earned run, as Louisiana-Lafayette thumped Georgia State 14-1 in the first game of a Sun Belt doubleheader Saturday afternoon at M. L. Tigue Moore Field.

The Ragin’ Cajuns erupted for 10 runs in the third inning. Colt Brown homered in the second and added an RBI single in the third. Donovan LaSalle launched a three-run homer in the fourth. Drew Markle drove in two runs, and Steven Spalitta had two hits and an RBI. Louisiana-Lafayette improved to 28-18; the Panthers fell to 22-24.

Georgia State’s only run came on Wesley Bass’ solo homer in the seventh. Joshua Evans took the loss after allowing one run in one-third of an inning. The Panthers managed five hits total.

The Ragin’ Cajuns capitalized on three Georgia State errors, scoring five unearned runs. Louisiana-Lafayette stole home in the second inning on a double steal. Brian Crooms surrendered four earned runs in two innings for the Panthers.

Louisiana-Lafayette finished with 10 hits. The teams were scheduled to play the second game of the doubleheader later Saturday.