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Tulane baseball starts season with 12-3 victory over Loyola Marymount
Green Wave offense totals 12 runs on 9 hits, 8 walks and 5 hit by pitches
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Tulane baseball team (1-0) started the 2026 season with a 12-3 road victory over Loyola Marymount (0-1) on Friday night. The Green Wave offense had a strong performance, totaling 12 runs on 9 hits, 8 walks and 5 hit by pitches. The Tulane pitching staff recorded 14 strikeouts while limiting the Lions to 3 runs on 4 hits. Senior J.D. Rodriguez (1-0) earned the relief victory for the Green Wave, throwing 4.2 innings with 9 strikeouts.
Why it matters
This win marks a strong start to the season for the Tulane baseball team, who will look to build on this performance as they continue their schedule. The Green Wave offense and pitching staff both showed their capabilities in the victory over Loyola Marymount.
The details
Tulane scored 4 runs in the opening inning, including a 3-run triple from AJ Groeneveld. The Green Wave added 3 more runs in the 2nd inning. LMU got 2 runs back in the bottom of the 2nd on a 2-run home run by Alex Gamboa, but Tulane held on to the lead. The game stayed 7-3 until the 9th inning, when Tulane tacked on 5 insurance runs.
- The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- Tulane scored 4 runs in the 1st inning and 3 runs in the 2nd inning.
The players
J.D. Rodriguez
A senior pitcher who earned the relief victory for Tulane, throwing 4.2 innings with 9 strikeouts.
AJ Groeneveld
Helped lead the Tulane offensive attack with 3 RBIs, including a 3-run triple in the 1st inning.
Alex Gamboa
The Loyola Marymount player who hit a 2-run home run in the 2nd inning to get the Lions on the board.
What’s next
Tulane will play the second game of the series against Loyola Marymount starting at 5 p.m. CT on Saturday.
The takeaway
Tulane's strong offensive and pitching performance in the season opener against Loyola Marymount demonstrates the team's potential for a successful 2026 campaign.
