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LSU freshman infielder Tyler Moore drives a ball into the outfield Sunday during the Tigers’ 5-3 loss aganst Georgia in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers’ focus still clear after exhausting weekend series

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 30, 2012

After three tightly contested and highly emotional Southeastern Conference contests last weekend, one might wonder if No. 4 LSU (35-10) will have enough left in the tank for a midweek contest against an...

Junior outfielder Arby Fields slams into the wall with a catch during Sunday’s 5-3 loss against Georgia.

Baseball: LSU can’t rally against Georgia, fails to complete sweep

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 29, 2012

No. 4 LSU just didn't have enough fuel left in its tank Sunday, failing to complete the sweep of Georgia with a 5-3 defeat at Alex Box Stadium. After hitting go-ahead home runs in the eighth inning of...

Baseball: Katz’s grand slam pushes Tigers past Bulldogs

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
April 28, 2012

Almost identical to Friday's contest, Georgia carried a two-run lead into the bottom of the eighth inning of Saturday's game. And just like Friday night, LSU relied on the deep ball to rally back to beat...

Baseball: Nola’s go-ahead home run secures 6-5 LSU victory

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 27, 2012

  Senior shortstop Austin Nola's go-ahead two-run home run might be in orbit somewhere over Alex Box Stadium's left field fence right now. The home crowd erupted in a deafening cheer just milliseconds...

Baseball: Tigers look to recover from SEC loss against Kentucky

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 26, 2012

The last time No. 4 LSU (33-9, 12-6) lost a Southeastern Conference series, it followed with a sweep of then-No. 3 Arkansas. The Tigers would like to continue that trend when they host Georgia (24-18,...

LSU sophomore catcher Ty Ross (26), left, tags Southeastern Louisiana infielder Brock Hebert (12), right, during the Tigers’ 4-3 victory against the Lions.

Baseball: Tigers squeak by Southeastern

By Hunter Paniagua
April 25, 2012

LSU coach Paul Mainieri looked up to the sky Wednesday night and asked the reporters circled around him whether there was a full moon.   That was the only thing he could come up with to explain what...

LSU baseball aims to finish season strong

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 24, 2012

After dropping two hard-fought games in a top-five matchup against No. 2 Kentucky in Lexington last weekend, No. 4 LSU (32-9) is determined to close the season on a strong note. They'll get started on...

Soft-throwing lefty pitcher Chris Cotton emerges as dependable reliever

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 24, 2012

Junior pitcher Chris Cotton has never cracked 90 mph. Against Kentucky last weekend, he hit 89 mph, respectable for the soft-throwing lefty, but not quite the number he wants to reach. His teammates were...

Baseball: Rhymes follows simple formula for success

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 23, 2012

Calm, cool and collected, junior outfielder Raph Rhymes is unfazed by whatever the opposition throws his way - be it a high-90s inside fastball or a curveball that buckles the knees of other hitters. His...

Sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman delivers to Kentucky on Friday in Lexington, Ky. LSU’s 5-4 win marked its only win of the series.

Mic’d Up: LSU baseball’s improvement in one-run games makes a difference

By Micah Bedard
Sports Columnist
April 23, 2012

At one point this season, I had my doubts about the LSU baseball team. The Tigers suffered losses to Appalachian State, Notre Dame and Auburn. They just couldn't seem to put together consistent pitching...

LSU outfielder Arby Fields hits a single against Kentucky on Saturday during the Tigers’ 8-1 loss to the Wildcats in Lexington, Ky.

Baseball: Tigers stumble at Kentucky, 7-6

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
April 22, 2012

Before Sunday's contest, the LSU bullpen had surrendered just two hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings at Kentucky. The sixth inning of Sunday's game nearly doubled those numbers. LSU could not overcome...

LSU senior third baseman Tyler Hanover sprints toward third base Wednesday during the Tigers’ 5-4 victory against Lamar at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers, Wildcats battle for SEC lead

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 19, 2012

LSU baseball enthusiasts probably didn't have the Tigers' upcoming weekend in Lexington, Ky., circled on their calendars before the season started. But the Wildcats, coming off an 8-22 conference record...