McNeese State 3, at Lamar 9

BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — Lamar rode a five-run fifth inning and a dominant start from Travis Lutz to defeat McNeese State 9-3 on Thursday night at Vincent-Beck Stadium, taking the opener of a Southland Conference series. Trailing 3-1 after the top of the second, Lamar seized control with a three-run fourth and then exploded in the fifth to put the game away. Shortstop A.J. Taylor led the Lamar offense, going 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs. Center fielder Tab Tracy also homered and drove in two runs, finishing 2 for 5. Lutz worked seven innings, scattering… Read more...