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Baseball: Lineup change effective in 7-3 victory against Bulldogs

By Lawrence Barreca March 16, 2013

LSU’s second game in Starkville wasn’t nearly as stressful as the squad’s series-opening victory on Friday night, as the Tigers’ bats provided some breathing room in a 7-3 win over...

Baseball: Katz’s two home runs give Tigers 6-4 victory in Starkville

By Lawrence Barreca March 15, 2013

LSU’s first Southeastern Conference battle of the 2013 season against No. 13 Mississippi State proved to be the toughest challenge yet for the Tigers (17-1), but senior first baseman Mason Katz led...

LSU freshman shortstop Alex Bregman (30) unsucessfully dives into home Wednesday, March 13, 2013 during the 9-3 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: LSU takes on first SEC competition in Starkville

By Lawrence Barreca March 14, 2013

Southeastern Conference play is finally here, as the No. 7 LSU baseball squad travels to No. 13 Mississippi State (18-2) today, and the Tigers’ core of young starters will have to adjust to the increased...

LSU senior southpaw Chris Cotton (58) celebrates with junior catcher Ty Ross (26) Wednesday, March 13, 2013 after the 9-3 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadim.

Baseball: Tigers grind past Nicholls State in 9-3 victory

By Chandler Rome March 14, 2013

As he watched his team practice its bunting from afar three hours before game time, LSU coach Paul Mainieri sensed a lack of focus. With its first Southeastern Conference series two days away, Mainieri’s...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) walks off the field Saturday, March 9, 2013 after hitting two home runs during the Tigers' 8-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Katz discusses his hot bat, the upcoming SEC schedule

By Micah Bedard March 13, 2013

A new feature we’re implementing this semester at The Daily Reveille is the “LSU Athlete of the Week.” This week, columnist Micah Bedard went one-on-one with LSU baseball first baseman...

Baseball: Chinea, Ross continue bond formed in Florida

By Chandler Rome March 12, 2013

If the injury bug strikes LSU junior catcher Ty Ross like it did last season, don’t fret — he’s already groomed his replacement. Ross took freshman catcher Chris Chinea under his wing...

LSU freshman outfielder Mark Laird (9) runs to second base Friday, March 8, 2013 during the Tigers' 9-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Reynolds to start as Tigers face Nicholls

By Catherine Threlkeld March 12, 2013

Two freshmen will share the Alex Box Stadium spotlight Wednesday night when LSU (15-1) plays Nicholls State for the second time this season. Freshman outfielder Mark Laird will look to extend his team-high...

LSU freshman pitcher Hunter Devall (12) throws a ball March 6, 2013, during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against Sacred Heart at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Freshman relievers making early impressions

By Lawrence Barreca March 11, 2013

In a bullpen filled to the brim with upperclassmen, a small group of freshmen is quickly gaining the confidence of LSU coach Paul Mainieri. Of the 14 pitchers in the Tigers’ bullpen, four are seniors...

LSU junior infielder Christian Ibarra (14) swings at the ball Sunday, March 10, 2013 during the Tigers' 7-5 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Ibarra surprising at the plate

By Chandler Rome March 11, 2013

Dwarfed by his LSU baseball counterparts, third baseman Christian Ibarra employs a simple tactic when stepping to the plate to offset his unimposing 5-foot-7 frame. “I’m just swinging about...

LSU junior catcher Ty Ross (26) heads toward third base March 6, 2013, during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against Sacred Heart at Alex Box Stadium.

Ross named to Johnny Bench Award watch list

By Chandler Rome March 11, 2013

LSU junior Ty Ross was one of 48 players named to the Johnny Bench Award watch list Monday, given annually to the nation’s top catcher. Ross, who has started 14 of the Tigers’ first 16 games...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) swings at the ball Sunday, March 10, 2013 during the Tigers' 7-5 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

First five batters thrust Tigers to top Washington

By Lawrence Barreca March 10, 2013

Washington may have struck first in Alex Box Stadium on Sunday, but the top of the Tigers’ order eventually pounded the Huskies’ pitching staff to secure a 7-5 win, completing a weekend sweep. ...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) swings at the ball Saturday, March 9, 2013 during the Tigers' 8-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Katz’s two home runs propel Tigers to 8-4 win

By Lawrence Barreca March 9, 2013

There may not have been any explosions over Alex Box stadium on Saturday night, but the fireworks were certainly present in an 8-4 LSU victory against Washington (4-10). It didn’t take long for...