The Baton Rouge Rougarou are the 2025 Texas Collegiate League Champions, defeating the Victoria Generals 6–2 on Saturday night to win the Haddock Trophy for the first time in franchise history.
Fueled by clutch hitting and a strong showing on the mound, the Rougarou closed out their remarkable season with a statement win in front of their home crowd.
Offense Sparks Championship Run
Artigues led the offensive charge, driving in two key runs with a pair of sacrifice flies. Ferrebus added two RBIs of his own, while Clement delivered a late-inning double to extend the lead. Baton Rouge finished with seven hits and executed well in run-scoring situations.
Fabre Sets the Tone, Bullpen Finishes the Job
Fabre got the start and earned the win, tossing five solid innings and allowing just one run on two hits. Jordan, Johnson, and Austin followed out of the bullpen, combining for four innings of one-run relief and four strikeouts to close the door on Victoria.
Season of Dominance
The Rougarou entered the postseason with the TCL’s top record at 37–10 and maintained that momentum throughout the playoffs. Under first-year manager Klein, who was named TCL Coach of the Year, Baton Rouge proved to be the league’s most complete and consistent team.
A Historic Finish in Baton Rouge
With the victory, the Rougarou secured their first TCL title and etched their name into league history.
Final Score:
Rougarou 6, Generals 2
Congratulations to the 2025 TCL Champions — the Baton Rouge Rougarou!