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LSU freshman right-handed pitcher Ma-Khail Hilliard (52) pitches on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at the Purple-Gold scrimmage at Alex Box Stadium.

Freshman Ma’Khail Hilliard gives spark to midweek starters

By Brandon Decareaux March 6, 2018

Seventeen new players entered the 2018 season looking to make their mark on the LSU baseball team, but none have made a bigger mark than the 6-foot, 150-pound freshman right-handed pitcher Ma’Khail...

LSU sophomore right-handed pitcher Zack Hess (38) pitches the ball during the Tigers’ 8-1 victory against Toledo on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Alex Box Stadium.

Zack Hess earns National Player of the Week honor

By Glen West March 5, 2018

LSU sophomore ace Zack Hess earned a National Player of the Week award from Collegiate Baseball magazine for his performance against Toledo on Friday night, the organization announced Monday morning. Hess...

LSU freshman pitcher Ma'Khail Hilliard (52) pitches the ball during the Tigers’ 10-3 victory over Grambling State University on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU’s freshmen pitchers shine as Tigers beat Southeastern 4-2

By Glen West March 4, 2018

Phenomenal pitching was the story on Sunday afternoon as two freshman combined to throw six innings of shutout baseball. LSU defeated Southeastern 4-2 to go undefeated over the weekend. Freshman AJ Labas...

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 3, 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 24, 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 22, 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...