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The LSU Tigers celebrate after getting the final out during LSU's 4-3 win against Mississippi State on Saturday June 10, 2017, at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU coaches know what it takes to win in Omaha

By Brandon Adam June 17, 2017

LSU’s return to Omaha also marks the return for LSU’s young coaches.Coach Paul Mainieri has put former Tigers Nolan Cain, Micah Gibbs and Sean Ochinko in key staff positions. All three were...

LSU junior infielder Greg Deichmann (7) runs to first base on Friday, March 17, 2017, during the Tigers' 22-9 victory over UGA at Alex Box Stadium.

Greg Deichmann’s decision to return to LSU pays off in big way

By Brandon Adam June 13, 2017

Greg Deichmann almost didn’t have the fantastic junior season that vaulted him into the No. 43 overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft.LSU’s right fielder and best power hitter was left with a fracture...

LSU senior short stop Kramer Robertson (3) celebrates after being walked during LSU's 4-3 win against Mississippi State on Saturday June 10, 2017, at Alex Box Stadium.

Robertson reflects on obstacles in career, making first trip to Omaha

By Hannah Martin June 12, 2017

Before the bottom of the ninth inning, senior shortstop Kramer Robertson, senior second baseman Cole Freeman and junior outfielder Greg Deichmann walked off the field at Alex Box one last time while wearing...

The LSU Tigers huddle before LSU's 4-3 win against Mississippi State on Saturday June 10, 2017, at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU finishes off Mississippi State, moves onto Omaha

By Brandon Adam June 12, 2017

The Tigers are headed back to Omaha following a 14-4 victory over Mississippi State.In a much different start than Saturday’s game one, LSU jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead at the end of the second...

LSU junior infielder Greg Deichmann (7) swings the bat on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, during the Tigers 6-1 victory over Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers rally in the eighth to defeat Mississippi State 4-3 in Game 1

By Brandon Adam June 11, 2017

LSU’s four-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning can only be described as a classic game between two of the biggest rivals in the Southeastern Conference.“That’s a game we’ll...

The LSU baseball team practices on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 on the newly installed Celebration Bermuda grass at Alex Box Stadium.

Super Regional gives some Tigers one last chance to say goodbye to Alex Box

By Brandon Adam June 9, 2017

For many LSU baseball players, this will be their last weekend in the Box.After the Tigers’ Super Regional matchup with Mississippi State, the bright lights of Alex Box will be turned off until next...

LSU freshman center fielder Zach Watson (9) watches as his ball flies over the left field wall for a home run during Friday's game against Texas Southern on June 2, 2017, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU ready for another showdown with Mississippi State in Super Regional

By Brandon Adam June 8, 2017

After losing to Coastal Carolina on a walk-off single in the Super Regionals last year, the Tigers are back.“I’ve been preparing for this since Coastal Carolina walked-off and dog-piled on...

LSU freshman center fielder Zach Watson (9) celebrates at home plate with freshman third basemen Josh Smith (4), senior short stop Kramer Robertson (3) and junior catcher Michael Papierski (2) after scoring during Friday's game against Texas Southern on June 2, 2017, in Alex Box Stadium.

Playing outfield and using both hands: new, successful approaches for Watson

By Hannah Martin June 7, 2017

It started with a two-hand follow through during batting practice before the Baton Rouge Regional.“I asked [hitting coach] Micah [Gibbs] before we took [batting practice], I said, ‘Hey, Coach,...

Eric Walker

Walker and LSU move past Rice and onto the Super Regional

By Brandon Adam June 5, 2017

The Tigers are off to the Super Regional.LSU (46-17) defeated Rice 5-0 behind a dominant pitching performance from freshman Eric Walker. Walker threw eight innings, allowing no runs on seven hits and tied...

LSU freshman infielder and outfielder Zach Watson (9) swings at the ball on Friday, March 17, 2017, during the Tigers' 22-9 victory over UGA at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU now one win away from Super Regional following win against Southeastern

By Brandon Adam June 4, 2017

LSU advances to the regional final following its 11-6 win against Southeastern.Coach Paul Mainieri’s squad has now scored double digit runs in seven of its last eight games and is on a 13-game win...

LSU freshman infielder and outfielder Zach Watson (9) hits a foul ball during the Tigers' 7-4 win against Texas A&M on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Bottom third of LSU’s lineup is to thank for 15-7 victory despite errors in regional tournament

By Hannah Martin June 2, 2017

A game where the No. 4 LSU baseball team scored 15 runs is one they would rather forget about.LSU faced Texas Southern University in the first game of the Baton Rouge Regional and while it wasn’t...

LSU freshman infielder and outfielder Zach Watson (9) watches a pitch during the Tigers' 5-1 win against the University of Georgia on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Error plagued Tigers power past Texas Southern with a 15-7 victory.

By Brandon Adam June 2, 2017

Despite five errors, LSU’s offense was able to overpower Texas Southern’s pitching staff in a 15-7 victory for the Tigers.The game was close through six innings with LSU holding a 9-7 lead....