Cane Cutters News

The Cane Cutters lose a close one, to the Bombers, 11-8. The Cane Cutters drop to 15-13 as the Bombers are now 21-5.

It was a promising start as the Cane Cutters took a 1-0 lead after the first inning. Daniel Keating (Southern Miss) started the game as he reached on a walk. Keating would then steal second as he was 3-4 with 3 runs scored and a stolen base. He would then move to third on a wild pitch and Joe Robbins (ULL), 2-3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI, would hit a sacrifice fly to score Keating.

The Bombers would score 2 runs to lead.

The Cane Cutters would take the lead with a run in the bottom of the third before the Bombers would answer with 4 runs in the top of the fourth to put them up 6-2.

Jared Taylor (University of New Orleans) got the start and pitched 6.1 innings, giving up 9 hits and 8 runs with 2 strikeouts.

Trailing 8-4 in the bottom of the seventh the team would score 3 more runs as they tried to get back in the game. The Cane Cutters would load the bases off singles by Keating, Robbins, and Chance Vincent (University of Alabama). Next up was Adam Yacek (Miami of Ohio) who would get an RBI by driving in Keating. Robbins and Vincent would both come in to score on a Bombers error. The team trailed 8-7 after 7 innings.

However the Bombers would score 3 more runs in the top of the ninth to put the game out of reach.

August 6th will be Superhero night as the Cane Cutters will celebrate the first responders here in Lafayette. First responders and 4 family members will get in free and there will be a $500 gift card giveaway. $1 off tickets for any fan that dresses as a superhero. Mark Garber will be the exclusive sponsor of the evening. We will also have C&G Boats Fireworks on hand!

On Friday, August 7th, the regular season concludes with Fan Appreciation Night and the C&G

Boats Shirt off the Back promotion! The camo jerseys worn by the players each Friday night will

be available to fans, some in silent auction, and some in a drawing, immediately after the game

as the players pull them off. It’s a great photo opportunity! Come out and help us end the

summer league season with some momentum before the playoffs.

On Saturday, August 8th, the Acadiana Cane Cutters will host their first ever home playoff game

at 7:00. Our goal is to PACK THE PARK, and so we are encouraging all of our fans to come

and support the team! We play the Victoria Generals in a single elimination round, and if we win, we will move on to the championship series. Tickets will be half priced so come out to catch some exciting Texas Collegiate League playoff baseball!