SAN MARCOS, Texas (Interstat) — A surging Louisiana-Lafayette squad looks to continue its strong start when it visits Texas State for a Sun Belt Conference baseball game Saturday at Bobcat Ballpark.

The Ragin’ Cajuns (16-5) bring the league’s best record into the afternoon contest following a 6-3, 10-inning win at Houston on Wednesday. The Bobcats (12-8) aim to rebound after a 9-6 loss at Texas A&M on Tuesday.

A player to watch for Louisiana-Lafayette is pitcher Ty Roman, who delivered a dominant relief outing against Houston. Roman threw 5 2/3 innings of hitless ball, allowing two earned runs while striking out eight. Over his last three appearances, he has surrendered just three hits in 11 1/3 innings.

Texas State will counter with reliever Alex Yearwood, who seeks to regain his early-season form. Yearwood was stellar in a win over Washington State on March 6, striking out six in 2 2/3 perfect innings. However, he has struggled in his last two outings, allowing six earned runs without recording an out against Louisiana-Monroe and four runs at Texas A&M.

The Cajuns have won seven of their last nine games. Catcher Colt Brown, who homered and drove in two runs against Houston, provides power in the lineup.

The Bobcats have lost four of their last five, including a three-game sweep at Louisiana-Monroe last weekend. Their bullpen will be tested against a potent Louisiana-Lafayette offense.

Interstat’s game simulator projects an 8-4 victory for Louisiana-Lafayette, giving the Cajuns a 55% probability to win according to its ELO rating system.

First pitch is scheduled for Saturday evening under clear skies with a forecast temperature of 87 degrees. The series concludes Sunday.