A sudden downpour struck the Sun Belt Baseball Championship in Montgomery, halting the seventh‑inning showdown between the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and Coastal Carolina. Umpires called for a pause at 3:35 p.m. CT, just as the Cajuns had surged ahead 10‑7.
Rain Halts Cajuns' Momentum
Freshman catcher Colt Brown ignited the rally with a leadoff double, and third baseman Drew Markle followed with a single that set up designated hitter Steven Spalitta's fourth RBI of the contest. Second baseman Owen Galt then added an insurance run with an RBI single before the rain forced the field to be cleared.
The game is part of the 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Championship presented by Troy University, which sponsors the tournament and provides the venue in Montgomery. The delay comes amid a tightly contested series, with both teams vying for top seeding heading into the final rounds.
Organizers have not yet announced a definitive resumption time, only noting that play will restart at 4:26 p.m. CT if conditions improve. Meanwhile, coaches and players remain focused, using the break to adjust strategies and keep momentum.
Despite the interruption, the Cajuns' early lead reflects a strong offensive display, and the team hopes to extend it once the rain clears. Fans and staff alike await the next phase of what promises to be a pivotal matchup for the championship.