Ragin’ Cajuns baseball holds 1st full-squad practice

The 13th-ranked Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team held its first full-squad practice Friday as the team continued preparations for the 2017 season opener.
“Even though we still have a ways to go to be ready for opening day, I feel like we are where we need to be to get there. … These next couple weeks are very crucial for us to start to shape up our lineup come our first game,” Louisiana Head Coach Tony Robichaux said in a news release. “Overall, I am very pleased with the work that the guys put in during the break, and it has shown the first couple weeks of practice.”
Berwick High alum Chris Charpentier is a senior right-handed pitcher on this season’s squad.
The Cajuns open the season Feb. 17 against Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond, while the first home game at Russo Park is March 3 against Southern Miss.
Louisiana recently received its fifth preseason ranking of 2017 as it was ranked No. 16 in the USA Today Coaches Preseason Poll. The Cajuns are ranked 13th by D1Baseball, Baseball America and Perfect Game and are 14th in the Collegiate Baseball preseason poll.
Due to construction, the annual Ragin’ Cajuns baseball fan day will not be held this year.
Season Tickets are on sale. Fans can order season tickets in person at the Cajundome Box Office between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, at RaginCajuns.com or on the phone at 337-265-2357.
“I can’t say enough about our fan base and how they show their support as we were able to sell out season tickets a year ago,” Robichaux said. “One of the major reasons the renovation to Russo Park was possible was because of the support our fans show with the number of season tickets purchased every year.
“It shows in the fact that we are ranked among the best in the nation in fan attendance,” Robichaux added. “I can’t thank our fans enough for their commitment to us even in these tough economic times.”
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