DALLAS (Interstat) — Louisiana-Lafayette built a large early lead and held off Dallas Baptist for an 11-6 victory Saturday night.

The Ragin’ Cajuns (12-3) scored twice in the first inning on RBI singles from Rigoberto Hernandez and Colt Brown. Donovan LaSalle added a solo homer in the third for an 11-0 lead.

Dallas Baptist (8-7) rallied with a five-run fourth, highlighted by Ryan Martin’s grand slam. Dylan Schlaegel homered in the seventh, but the Patriots got no closer.

Lee Amedee drove in three runs for Louisiana-Lafayette. Relievers Parker Smith and Ty Roman combined for 3 2/3 hitless innings to secure the win after starter JR Tollett allowed five earned runs over five innings.