LAFAYETTE – Connor McGuire fueled a five-run, fifth inning with a bases-clearing double and Michael Frias and three relievers combined on a six-hitter to lead No. 14-ranked UC Irvine to a 7-4 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns before an announced crowd of 4,346 on Friday at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park.
The season-opening, three-game series will continue on Saturday with the teams facing off in a 2 p.m. contest. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with Jeff Palermo (pxp) and Ronnie Rantz (color) providing the commentary. The game will also be broadcast on KPEL 96.