Green Wave Takes A Pair From In-State Rivals

Tulane improved its record to 20-8 with a pair of mid-week victories over in-state rivals. Tuesday night the Green Wave took an 11-3 against McNeese State at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Tulane followed up Tuesday night's impressive performance with a dominant 10-2 win over Nicholls State at Ray Diddier Field in Thibodaux. The Green Wave never trailed in either contest.

Sophomore Taylor Rogers (1-0) pitched five strong innings to record the win, striking out a career-high 6 Cowboy batters. Offensively, centerfielder Aja Barto was 3-for-5 with a triple and one rbi. First baseman Drew Allain was efficient at the plate and on the base path, going 1-for-2 with 3 walks, a double, 2 stolen bases, 3 runs, and 2 rbi.

Wednesday saw impressive performances by freshman starting pitcher Robby Broach (4-1) and second baseman Anthony Scelfo. Broach finished the night allowing only 4 hits and one run in 6 innings of work. He also recorded a career-high 9 strikeouts. Scelfo was 3-for-5 with 2 homeruns, 2 runs scored and five rbi. Reserve catcher Steve Moritz also had a big night at the plate going 2-for-3 with a homerun, 2 runs, and 2 rbi.

Tulane returns to action Friday night at 6 p.m. in the opening game of a three-game series against CUSA foe Marshall.