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LSU baseball aims to finish season strong

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 25, 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 25, 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 24, 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 24, 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 23, 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 20, 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...

LSU junior left fielder Raph Rhymes prepares to swing at a pitch Wednesday during the Tigers’ 5-4 victory against Lamar University at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Rhymes’ three RBIs lift No. 4 LSU past Lamar in 5-4 midweek victory

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 19, 2012

When junior left fielder Raph Rhymes comes to bat with runners in scoring position, there's almost a 50/50 chance he will drive home a run. No. 4 LSU (31-7) saw the good side of that coin flip Wednesday...

The Tigers celebrate March 17 after their 4-3 victory against the Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium.

Pranks keep players on their toes, bond teammates

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 19, 2012

On the heels of an impressive performance in LSU's 7-1 win against Alabama on Saturday, LSU junior outfielder Raph Rhymes conducted a postgame interview with the Cox Sports Television crew airing the game. It...

Groundskeepers hustle on and off the field, tending to the infield. Along with in-game care, the field must be ready five hours before the game.

Baseball: Alex Box Stadium grounds crew spends hours maintaining field

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 18, 2012

A laminated piece of yellow paper hangs on the side of the LSU dugout, giving a brief sentence of encouragement to the Alex Box Stadium grounds crew. "Rake like a champion today." Eric Fasbender hung the...

Baseball: Legendary coaches to face off in Alex Box

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 18, 2012

Only 11 active NCAA Division I coaches have more than 1,100 wins. Two of them will meet tonight in Alex Box Stadium. LSU coach Paul Mainieri - 1,105 wins in 30 seasons - will face Lamar coach Jim Gilligan...

LSU ranked No. 1 by Collegiate Baseball

By Staff Reports
April 17, 2012

The LSU baseball team sits at the top of the polls for the first time since 2010. The Tigers earned the No. 1 spot in the Collegiate Baseball poll and ranked No. 4 in the latest Baseball America poll after...

Baseball: Tigers move up to No. 1 in poll

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 16, 2012

The LSU baseball team earned a No. 1 spot in the Collegiate Baseball poll and No. 4 in the latest Baseball America poll, in part due to the effort by sophomore pitcher Ryan Eades who was named the Southeastern...