LAKE CHARLES — The Acadiana Cane Cutters were unable to overcome a two-run third inning Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators in game one of their Texas Collegiate League playoff semifinal series at Joe Miller Ballpark. The Cane Cutters (24-21) collected eight hits but stranded nine runners in the loss. The Cane Cutters threatened throughout the game but were held scoreless over the final six innings. Lake Charles pitchers Jake Rider and Daniel Midkiff combined to strike out nine batters, with Midkiff earning a three-inning save. Ryan Self kept the Cane Cutters within striking distance, tossing three scoreless innings and striking out three in relief.