LSU made its first three-game series of Southeastern Conference play count this weekend, earning three wins against SEC West Division rival Mississippi State (17-12, 3-7 SEC).
In Sunday’s contest, the Tigers (19-8, 4-1 SEC) pulled ahead, 1-0, in the second inning on a fielding error by Mississippi State junior pitcher Stephanie Becker.
LSU junior pitcher Rachele Fico struggled to find a rhythm early in the game, walking three Mississippi State batters in the first inning and tossing 51 pitches through the first two innings alone.
But Fico didn’t concede a run in the game.
“[LSU coach Beth] Torina talked me through it and told me what kind of adjustments I needed to make and where I needed to put the ball,” Fico said. “We changed up our game plan a little bit and it seemed to