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LSU sophomore right-handed pitcher Zack Hess (38) throws a pitch during the Tigers’ 13-4 victory over the University of Texas Longhorns in Alex Box Stadium on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.

Hess sets new career high in strikeouts, LSU routes Toledo 8-1

By Glen West March 2, 2018

For the second consecutive week, LSU ace Zack Hess struck out a career high 13 batters and propelled the Tigers to a 8-1 win over Toledo on Friday night. The LSU offense was hot out of the gate with a...

LSU pitching coach Alan Dunn talks with freshman pitcher Matthew Beck (27) on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, during the Tigers’ 10-4 victory over Lamar at Alex Box Stadium.

Alan Dunn confident in pitching rotation despite recent struggles

By Glen West March 1, 2018

LSU baseball is now two weeks in to the regular season, and the big question mark has been the pitching staff. Tiger fans have been spoiled the last few seasons with Alex Lange, Jared Poché and, before...

The LSU baseball team celebrates during the Tigers’ 10-3 victory over Grambling State University on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Alex Box Stadium.

Trio of home runs push LSU past Grambling

By Brandon Decareaux February 27, 2018

Despite a slow start early, the LSU bats came to life to secure a 10-3 win for the Tigers against Grambling on Tuesday night. The win improves the LSU record to 5-3 on the year and puts them back on track...

LSU junior catcher Hunter Feduccia (7) runs to first base during the Tigers’ 13-4 victory over the University of Texas Longhorns in Alex Box Stadium on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.

LSU loses series finale to Texas, 11-1

By Brandon Decareaux February 25, 2018

The LSU baseball team could not complete the series sweep, getting blown out by the Texas Longhorns 11-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers couldn't put anything together on the base path, driving in their...

LSU junior infielder Brandt Broussard (16) runs past first base during the Tigers’ 13-4 victory over the University of Texas Longhorns in Alex Box Stadium on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.

LSU clinches series with 10-5 comeback win over Texas

By Glen West February 24, 2018

For the second consecutive week, the LSU baseball team overcame an early deficit and defeated the Texas Longhorns 10-5. The Tigers were down 5-0 when the Box came alive in the fifth inning as the LSU bats...

LSU junior infielder Brandt Broussard (16) throws the ball during the Tigers' 14-6 victory over UNO on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball routs Texas 13-4 in series opener

By Brandon Decareaux February 23, 2018

The LSU offense exploded for 13 runs as the LSU Tigers routed the Texas Longhorns 13-4 in the weekend opener. The Tigers have now rattled off a pair of wins after losing their first opening series since...

LSU junior infoelder Brandt Broussard (16) catches the ball during the Tigers' 7-6 victory against Notre Dame on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Alex Box Stadium.

Brandt Broussard hopes to make impact in first year

By Brandon Decareaux February 22, 2018

With so many new faces added to the 2018 LSU baseball team, it’s easy to overlook the 5-foot-10, 160-pound second basemen Brandt Broussard. The loss of multiple players to the MLB draft paved the...

LSU freshman infield Hal Hughes (3) practice at Alex Box Stadium on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

Tigers kick offense into high gear, knock off UNO 14-6

By Glen West February 21, 2018

Despite a rough first inning from another LSU starting pitcher, the bats didn’t fail the Tigers leading to a 14-6 defeat of UNO.The Tigers were already down shortstop Josh Smith, but it was announced...

LSU sophomore shortstop Josh Smith (4) throws the ball into first base during the Tigers' 7-6 victory against Notre Dame on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Alex Box Stadium.

Smith out 4-6 weeks with back injury

By Glen West February 20, 2018

LSU coach Paul Mainieri announced Tuesday that shortstop Josh Smith has a stress reaction in his back and will miss at minimum 4-6 weeks to rest and rehab.Mainieri said Smith felt some discomfort in his...

LSU senior outfielder Beau Jordan (24) hits the ball during the Tigers' 7-6 victory against Notre Dame on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball loses opening series to Notre Dame

By Glen West February 18, 2018

For the first time since 1953, LSU gave up six plus runs in each of its first three games and lost the rubber match to Notre Dame on Sunday, 11-3. The Tiger bats started off slow for the third consecutive...

LSU freshman outfielder Zach Watson (9) rushes to field a ball during LSU's 6-1 loss to Florida in game two of the College World Series on Tuesday June 27, 2017, at the TD Ameritrade Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Zach Watson emerging as leader in second season

By Brandon Decareaux February 17, 2018

One game at a time is the message the LSU Tigers are taking into the start of the 2018 season.Sophomore outfielder Zach Watson is ready to put last season behind and begin to mold the...

LSU sophomore shortstop Josh Smith (4) attempts to tag out a Notre Dame player during the Tigers' 7-6 victory against Notre Dame on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Alex Box Stadium.

Zack Hess’ shaky start puts Tigers in a hole, fall to Notre Dame

By Brandon Decareaux February 17, 2018

The first start of the 2018 season was a rough one for sophomore pitcher Zack Hess as the LSU Tigers fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10-5 on Saturday night. Hess never settled in on the mound, allowing...