STERLINGTON, La. (February 9, 2024) – The St. Thomas University (STU) Baseball team defeated the Freed-Hardeman Lions 9-2 in the second game of the Cajun Collision. Juan Polo was stellar in his start going 5.1 innings, eight strikeouts, 0 hits, and giving up just two runs. Angelo Piloto was seeing the ball at the plate as he went 3 for 4, with three RBI's. The Bobcats dropped the second game of the double header 4-3 against #5 Louisiana State Shreveport.
 
Game One vs. Freed-Hardeman
 
1^st Inning

• Matt Granato and Kendry Noriega hit back to back singles to start the inning.
• Luis Rodriguez kept it going with another single, which scored Granato. Bobcats 1-0
• Angelo Piloto got his first of the game which was a single that was able to get Noriega across the plate. Bobcats 2-0
• Chris Schoeller hit the fifth single in a row, driving home pinch runner Yorielo Oniel. Bobcats 3-0
• Robin Fernandez was able to put the ball in play that gave enough time for Schoeller to come home. Bobcats 4-0

3^rd Inning

• After Kendry Noriega drew a walk, Angelo Piloto stepped into the box and knocked a double to score him. Bobcats 5-0
• Robin Fernandez drove Piloto in for the score with a single down the right field line. Bobcats 6-0

4^th Inning

• The Lions were able to put up their first run of the ballgame. Bobcats 6-1
• After Lucas Lopez drew a walk, a few batters later Luis Rodriguez hit one up the middle to score him. Bobcats 7-1

6^th Inning

• The Lions added their final run on a sacrifice fly. Bobcats 7-2
• Matt Granato drilled a double to bring in Yordielo Oniel. Bobcats 8-2
• Piloto continued his hot streak with a single that was able to get Granato across. Bobcats 9-2

 
Game Two vs. LSUS
 
1^st Inning

• After a double followed by a single, LSUS added a run to open the ballgame. Pilots 1-0

2^nd Inning

• After an Angelo Piloto double to start the inning, Robin Fernandez hit a single to tie the game at one a piece.

3^rd Inning

• LSUS added three more in the bottom of the third. Pilots 4-1

4^th Inning

• After a couple of singles to load the bases, Piloto was able to score from a passed ball. Pilots 4-2

6^th Inning

• Luis Rodriguez blasted one to center field to make it a one run game in hopes of giving STU momentum, but the Bobcats would fall 4-3.