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LSU sophomore outfielder Antoine Duplantis (20) hits a pitch during the Tigers' 5-1 win against the University of Georgia on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Weekend Recap: Tigers take series against South Carolina, and keep their national seed hopes alive

By Brandon Adam May 8, 2017

After a loss in game one on Friday against South Carolina, LSU bounced back with winning efforts in games two and three this weekend. The Tigers needed a clutch hit from sophomore outfielder Antoine Duplantis...

LSU senior infielder Cole Freeman (8) throws the ball on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, during the Tigers’ 10-4 victory over Lamar at Alex Box Stadium.

Following rough start, LSU splits doubleheader against Kentucky

By Seth Nieman April 21, 2017

It was a tale of two different games for LSU on Friday, as the Tigers split a doubleheader against the Kentucky Wildcats. LSU (27-13, 10-7 Southeastern Conference) was overpowered in the first game, falling...

LSU assistant coach Seas Ochinko (left) celebrates with junior infielder and catcher Nick Coomes (13) (right) on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, during the Tigers’ 10-4 victory over Lamar at Alex Box Stadium.

Coomes providing spark in LSU’s lineup

By Glen West April 20, 2017

A recent switch at first base between freshman Jake Slaughter and LSU-Eunice transfer Nick Coomes has provided some juice to the Tigers’ lineup. Since Coomes has entered the lineup, LSU has a record...

The LSU baseball team celebrates on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, during the Tigers’ 10-4 victory over Lamar at Alex Box Stadium.

Home runs from Josh Smith and Nick Coomes propel LSU to 10-4 win against Lamar

By Glen West April 18, 2017

Tuesday night saw a home run battle between the LSU and Lamar with the Tigers (26-12, 9-6 Southeastern Conference) notching their sixth win in their last seven games 10-4. The teams combined for five home...

LSU coach Paul Mainieri speaks to senior infielder Cole Freeman (8) during the Tigers' 7-4 win against Texas A&M on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Walker’s complete game shutout helps LSU take rubber match against Arkansas

By Seth Nieman April 9, 2017

Following consecutive weeks of series losses to Southeastern Conference opponents, LSU finally came away with a victory. The Tigers took the won the rubber match of the series against No. 16 Arkansas on...

LSU freshman infielder Josh Smith (4) prepares to bat during the Tigers' 5-1 win against the University of Georgia on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Smith, Slaughter working to adjustment during first season

By Glen West April 7, 2017

Freshman year is an adjustment period for many college students. For LSU freshman first baseman Jake Slaughter and freshman third baseman Josh Smith, that adjustment extends to the baseball diamond. Slaughter...

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

LSU baseball routs Grambling 13-2

By Glen West April 4, 2017

The Tigers were able to find their footing on offense Tuesday night against Grambling as LSU won 13-2. LSU coach Paul Mainieri decided to go with a different approach on the mound on Tuesday. Mainieri...

LSU freshman infielder and outfielder Zach Watson (9) watches the ball as it is thrown to the pitcher during the Tigers' 7-4 win against Texas A&M on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Watson adjusting, settling in lineup and in outfield

By Glen West April 4, 2017

LSU is experiencing its worst slump of the season as the Tigers have lost five of their last seven contests. However, a bright spot for the team is the team has been freshman outfielder Zach Watson as...

LSU coach Paul Mainieri speaks to senior infielder Cole Freeman (8) during the Tigers' 7-4 win against Texas A&M on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Ninth inning collapse dooms LSU as Texas A&M rallies to take series

By Glen West April 1, 2017

After bouncing back to tie the series against Texas A&M, LSU dropped the rubber match against the Aggies in a late-inning collapse. The Tigers (19-10, 5-4 Southeastern Conference) did not give up a...

LSU senior shortstop Kramer Robertson (3) waits for a pitch during the Tigers' 7-4 win against Texas A&M on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU breaks offensive slump, ties up series against Texas A&M

By Seth Nieman April 1, 2017

LSU finally found its offense. Entering the night 10-for-62 in their last two games, the Tigers (19-9, 5-3 Southeastern Conference) were looking for some type of spark from their lineup. A noticeable change...

LSU pitcher Alex Lange (35) pitches the ball on Friday, March 17, 2017, during the Tigers' 22-9 victory over UGA at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU lineup fails to score behind Lange, falls to Texas A&M 4-0

By Seth Nieman March 30, 2017

For his second straight start, the LSU lineup failed to plate a run behind junior pitcher Alex Lange. Despite a strong outing on the mound from Lange (3-3), LSU lost 4-0 to Texas A&M in the opener...

LSU baseball team celebrates on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, during the Tigers’ 7-6 loss to Tulane at Alex Box Stadium.

Power rankings: The Daily Reveille breaks down top SEC baseball teams

By Seth Nieman March 30, 2017

With six fellow Southeastern Conference opponents ranked within D1Baseball.com’s Top 25, LSU has a rough road ahead in the latter half of the 2017 season. LSU has begun the season 4-2 in conference...