Lady Bears split doubleheader with Bossier Parish

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February 3, 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026: Softball 

Baton Rouge, LA  

The Baton Rouge Lady Bears kicked off their 2026 home schedule this afternoon against the Bossier Parish Community College Cavaliers at Hartley-Vey Sports Complex-Oak Villa. The teams split the doubleheader, with the Lady Bears winning the first game 6-3 and the Lady Cavs taking the second game 2-0.  

Game One 

The Lady Bears secured their 6-3 victory in the first game thanks to a strong fifth inning. They struck first with a run in the opening inning when Lindsey Hudson hit a single up the middle. Kyla Ashford followed with a double, placing runners on second and third base. Addysen Thornton then executed a sacrifice fly to right field, driving in Hudson for the Lady Bears' first run of the game.  

Bossier Parish took a brief lead in the top of the fifth, scoring two runs. However, the Lady Bears quickly responded with five runs in the bottom of the inning, taking a commanding 6-2 lead. Lindsey Hudson and Kyla Ashford hit back-to-back singles, and Addysen Thornton was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Lanie Eschette reached on an error, allowing Hudson to score, which tied the game at two.  

Kailey Dwyer then hit a double to center field, driving in Ashford and a hustling Thornton. Kinley Meche followed with a single to right field, plating Eschette. Raiveach Craddock then hit an infield single, bringing Dwyer home for the Lady Bears' fifth run of the game.  

The Lady Cavs attempted a comeback in the top of the seventh, scoring one run with two outs, but Dwyer induced a fly out for the third out, securing the Lady Bears' 6-3 victory.  

Kailey Dwyer(1-2) started in the circle for the Lady Bears, earning the complete game victory. She pitched seven innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits while walking one and striking out one. C. Slade started for the Lady Cavs and took the loss, pitching 4.1 innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits while walking one and striking out two. S. Millea pitched in relief for the Lady Cavs.  

The Lady Bears out-hit the Lady Cavs 10 to 8, with both teams committing one error.  

Lady Bears Game One Highlights:  

Game Two 

The second game of the doubleheader was a pitching duel between Abbey Borel of the Lady Bears and C. Costes of the Lady Cavs. Scoring opportunities were few, but Bossier Parish managed to score two runs, which proved enough to defeat Baton Rouge 2-0.  

Bossier Parish began the game with a lead-off walk and two passed balls, placing their runner in scoring position. A sacrifice fly by Y. Gallarzo brought in the Lady Cavs' first run. The Lady Bears loaded the bases in the bottom of the first with walks by Lindsey Hudson and Lanie Eschette, along with a single by Addysen Thornton, but were unable to capitalize and left all three runners stranded.  

Neither team managed to score in the second and third innings. The Lady Cavs added another run in the top of the fourth after a lead-off single, moving the runner over with a sacrifice bunt, and then scoring with a double to left field. As the game progressed, both teams struggled offensively. Ultimately, Bossier Parish defeated BRCC 2-0.  

Abbey Borel (0-3) started in the circle for the Lady Bears and took the loss, pitching seven innings and allowing two runs on four hits, while walking four and striking out five. C. Costes started for Bossier and earned the victory, pitching seven innings without allowing any runs on two hits, while walking three and striking out five.  

Bossier Parish out-hit Baton Rouge 4 to 2, and BRCC was credited with one error in the game.  

Lady Bears Game Two Highlights:  

With the split, the Lady Bears improved to 1-5, while the Lady Cavs moved to 1-1 on the season. Bossier Parish leads the all-time series with 33 wins and 11 losses against Baton Rouge.  

Next Up: 

The Lady Bears will continue their homestand with a doubleheader on Thursday, February 5, against the Bishop State Lady Wildcats. First pitch is set for 1 PM at Hartley-Vey Sports Complex-Oak Villa.  

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