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Hammond Today
By the People, for the People
Centanni's walk-off homer lifts Southeastern over Louisiana
Former Rummel and Delgado standout delivers clutch hits in Wednesday night win.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:56am
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A dramatic, game-winning home run sparks a celebratory explosion of color and movement on the diamond.Hammond TodaySoutheastern University's baseball team defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 7-6 on Wednesday night, powered by a walk-off solo home run from Rhett Centanni in the bottom of the ninth inning. Centanni also drove in a run with an RBI double earlier in the game, helping the Lions rally from an early deficit. Southeastern has now recorded two top-10 wins at home this season, cementing their status as one of the most dangerous mid-week opponents in college baseball.
Why it matters
This win boosts Southeastern's resume as they look to make a push for the postseason. The Lions have proven to be a formidable team at home, with their powerful offense leading the Southland Conference in home runs so far this year.
The details
Trailing 6-4 in the bottom of the ninth, Southeastern mounted a comeback capped by Centanni's walk-off blast. The former Rummel and Delgado standout has provided a big lift to the Lions' lineup in recent weeks, starting the last seven games and hitting four home runs with nine RBIs during that span.
- The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
- Centanni's walk-off home run came in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The players
Rhett Centanni
A former standout at Rummel High School and Delgado Community College, Centanni has provided a power boost to Southeastern's lineup in recent weeks.
Southeastern University
The Southeastern Lions baseball team, who have now recorded two top-10 wins at home this season and lead the Southland Conference in home runs.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
The baseball team from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, who fell to Southeastern in a close 7-6 game on Wednesday night.
What’s next
Southeastern will look to build on this win when they host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for a three-game series starting on Friday, April 11th.
The takeaway
Southeastern's powerful offense, led by players like Rhett Centanni, has made them a formidable opponent at home this season. This walk-off win over Louisiana showcases the Lions' ability to rally late and pull out close victories against tough competition.
