MOBILE, Ala. - Louisiana dropped the first game of its series against South Alabama after it could not overcome a four-run fourth inning by the Jaguars, falling 4-1 at Stanky Field on Sunday night.
Sunday's game marks the third time the team has lost the first game of the series and the first since falling to Southern Miss on March 12.
Ben Fitzgerald opened the game with a solo blast to right field for his 10th home run of the season, giving Louisiana (20-13, 7-3 SBC) the early 1-0 lead.
Fitzgerald is the third Ragin' Cajun in the last four years to reach double-digit home runs, joining Handsome Monica and Orynn Veillon.