For a second straight year, the Texas Longhorns faced the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in a regional opener. For the second straight year, the Longhorns came out on top.
This time it was behind a grand slam by shortstop Jalin Flores as part of a seven-run fifth inning that blew the game open before Texas cruised to the finish of a 12-5 win as the No. 3 seed over No. 2 seed Louisiana in the College Station Regional on Friday at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
Designated hitter Kimble Schuessler had an impressive day at the plate, reaching base five times in five at bats with three hits, two doubles, and three runs scored.