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LSU junior catcher Michael Papierski (2) watches a pitch during the Tigers' 9-0 win against Army on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Notebook: Breaux, Watson get opportunity in center; Papierski back to switch hitting

By Glen West March 9, 2017

LSU coach Paul Mainieri continues to tinker with his lineup. Mainieri said on Thursday that sophomore outfielder Antoine Duplantis will move from center field to left field. As a result the team will try...

LSU freshman infielder Josh Smith (4) and LSU junior outfielder Beau Jordan (24) walk back to the dugout on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, during the Tigers 6-1 victory over Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball drops road game to McNeese St.

By Glen West March 8, 2017

LSU’s slump continued as the Tigers (9-4) lost their third game in four tries to McNeese State 5-4. It’s the second straight season LSU was defeated by McNeese and the Tigers are 1-2 versus...

Alex Box Stadium's grounds crew rolls out the tarp June 8, 2013 during a rain delay in LSU's game against Oklahoma.

LSU baseball’s midweek game against San Diego rained out

By Glen West March 7, 2017

LSU’s midweek matchup against the University of San Diego has been canceled because of weather conditions.There will not be a makeup game between the two teams, but LSU will look to find another...

LSU baseball pitching coach Alan Dunn talks to junior catcher Michael Papierski (2) and freshman right-handed pitcher Zack Hess (38) during the Tigers' 8-1 victory against Hofstra on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Alex Box Stadium.

Texas Tech defeats LSU in walk off fashion, Tigers finish Shriners Classic 1-2

By Seth Nieman March 5, 2017

LSU’s weekend in Houston ended in walk-off fashion, but not in the way that it intended. After scoring a tying 4-4 run in the top of the ninth inning, the Tigers (9-3) fell to the Texas Tech Red...

LSU senior left-handed pitcher Jared Poche’ (16) throws the ball on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, during the Tigers’ 14-0 win against Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

Poche’s shutdown outing, Deichmann’s home run, leads LSU past Baylor

By Seth Nieman March 4, 2017

Following a rough outing against No. 1 TCU, No. 4 LSU handed the ball to its senior southpaw Jared Poche’. With Poche’ on the mound, the Tigers responded with a 4-0 win over the Baylor Bears...

LSU junior right-handed pitcher Alex Lange (35) on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, before the Tigers 6-1 victory over Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

TCU overpowers Lange, defeats LSU 9-6

By Glen West March 3, 2017

In a battle between two top-five teams in the country, No. 1 TCU out slugged No. 4 LSU, winning 9-6 in the first game of the Shriner's Classic in Houston. The first three innings of the contest included...

Column: MLB commissioner’s latest attempt at making baseball more appealing is swing and miss

Column: MLB commissioner’s latest attempt at making baseball more appealing is swing and miss

By Chris Caldarera March 2, 2017

The beginning of spring is near, and that means Major League Baseball is around the corner. Unfortunately, traditional fans of baseball have to watch the once-unfluctuating sport become as fickle as the...

LSU sophomore pitcher Caleb Gilbert (41) prepares to enter in relief for junior pitcher Alex Lange (35) during the Tigers' 9-0 win against Army on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

With Norman’s season-ending injury, Gilbert helping shore up LSU’s bullpen

By Seth Nieman March 2, 2017

Doug Norman's season-ending injury leaves LSU's baseball team without one of its best relievers. Norman, who will require Tommy John surgery after suffering an injury against Maryland, was supposed to...

LSU freshman infielder Josh Smith (4) celebrates after a successful first inning on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, during the Tigers 6-1 victory over Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU rallies to defeat Nicholls State, 3-2

By Seth Nieman February 28, 2017

One day after losing junior reliever Doug Norman to an elbow injury, LSU’s bullpen showed no signs of disarray. LSU (8-1) rallied to defeat Nicholls State 3-2 on Tuesday night on the performance...

LSU freshman infielder Josh Smith (4) and LSU junior outfielder Beau Jordan (24) joke at first base on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, during the Tigers 6-1 victory over Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU completes sweep against Maryland

By Seth Nieman February 26, 2017

Despite falling behind early, LSU defeated Maryland 9-5 to complete the series sweep of Terrapins this weekend.“I think some really great things happened today,” coach Paul Mainieri said. “I...

LSU senior left-handed pitcher Jared Poche’ (16) prepares to catch the ball on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, during the Tigers’ 14-0 win against Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

Poche’s near no-hitter paces LSU against Maryland

By Glen West February 25, 2017

College baseball history was almost made Saturday afternoon as LSU senior pitcher Jared Poche’ was three outs away from a no-hitter as the Tigers struck down Maryland 14-0. Poche’ continued...

LSU junior right-handed pitcher Alex Lange (35) throws the ball on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, during the Tigers 6-1 victory over Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

Lange’s gem leads LSU past Maryland 6-1

By Glen West February 24, 2017

LSU opened its three game series against Maryland with a sizzling performance from junior pitcher Alex Lange, defeating the Terrapins 6-1.The Tigers (5-1) allowed only one run in the game behind a masterful...