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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.

Notebook: LSU bullpen a work in progress; Deichmann rebounding from surgery well

By Seth Nieman February 23, 2017

Following a subpar performance against the University of New Orleans, LSU’s bullpen looks to reaffirm itself this weekend against Maryland. LSU coach Paul Mainieri said the Tigers’ bullpen...

LSU senior infielder Cole Freeman (8) stands on third base during the Tigers' 9-0 win against Army on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Freeman honored to wear, carry tradition of No. 8 jersey

By Glen West February 23, 2017

With LSU now a week into its season, all focus has turned to baseball. But before the season, Cole Freeman received a special honor. The senior second baseman was awarded the No. 8 jersey to wear for the...

LSU junior infielder Greg Deichmann (7) attempts to steal a base during the Tigers' 8-1 victory against Hofstra on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Alex Box Stadium.

Deichmann’s home run sparks LSU to 8-1 win against Hofstra

By Seth Nieman February 22, 2017

After an upsetting road loss to the University of New Orleans on Tuesday night, LSU quickly turned things around and defeated the Hofstra Pride 8-1 on Wednesday.“I told them before the game that...

LSU sophomore outfielder Brennan Breaux (6) slides back into first base during a pick-off attempt during the Tigers' 9-0 win against Army on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU surrenders five-run lead, Tigers lose road game to UNO 11-8

By Glen West February 21, 2017

In LSU’s first road contest of the season, the Tigers surrendered a five-run lead, losing to the University of New Orleans, 11-8.It was a tale of two games for the Tigers (3-1) as LSU dominated the...

LSU junior pitcher Jared Poche’ (16) winds up for the pitch during LSU's 12-1 win against Fordham in Alex Box Stadium on Friday March 4, 2016.

Sports Briefs: Poche’ named SEC Pitcher of the Week; Landry earns SEC Player of the Week honors

By Josh Thornton February 20, 2017

After throwing LSU baseball's first no-hitter since 1979, Jared Poche’ was named Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week.  The senior southpaw threw seven hitless inning and recorded four...

LSU freshman infielder Jake Slaughter (5) trots around the bases after hitting a home run during the Tigers' 9-0 win against Army on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball ends season-opening weekend with 10-3 victory versus Air Force

By Seth Nieman February 19, 2017

If there was any questions about LSU’s freshman class, they’ve been answered. With freshman pitcher Eric Walker starting on the mound for the Tigers (3-0), LSU defeated Air Force 10-3 in the...

LSU senior infielder Kramer Robertson (3) hugs junior infielder Greg Deichmann (7) celebrating his home run during the Tigers' 9-0 win against Army on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

‘I still can’t believe it happened’: Poche’s no-hitter caps off LSU’s sweep against Army

By Glen West February 18, 2017

Jake Slaughter had no clue he had just became a part of history. The freshman first baseman caught the final out for the Tigers’ 6-0 victory against Army, which capped off a no-hitter for senior...

LSU sophmore infielder Greg Deichmann (7) bats during LSU's 14-11 victory on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

LSU opens baseball season routing Army 9-0

By Seth Nieman February 18, 2017

It took an extra day, but LSU got the 2017 season started on a positive note. LSU defeated the Army Black Knights 9-0 in seven innings, in the first game of the Tigers season opening doubleheader. “I...

The LSU Tarp Crew rolls out the infield tarp Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 in Alex Box Stadium. After more than an hour of rain delay, ULL was declared the winner over LSU by a score of 4-1.

LSU’s season opener against Air Force postponed

By Seth Nieman February 17, 2017

LSU will have to wait one more day to open the 2017 season. Friday night’s game against Air Force was rained out and now the Tigers will play doubleheader against Army at Noon and again at 4 p.m. Both...

LSU freshman infielder Josh Smith (4) throws a ball to first base on Friday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Alex Box Stadium.

‘We got really lucky’: Months after being affected by historic flood, Smith starts on opening day

By Glen West February 17, 2017

For LSU freshman third baseman Josh Smith, the past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions. Back in August, Smith’s home was destroyed by the flooding that tore its way through Louisiana. Smith,...

LSU sophomore infielder Greg Deichmann (7) runs between bases on Saturday, March 5, 2016, during the Tigers' 15-1 win against Fordham at Alex Box Stadium.

Notebook: Deichmann ‘100 percent’ after surgery; Adams to start at DH

By Josh Thornton February 16, 2017

With a newly minted dent on face, LSU junior outfielder Greg Deichmann sat with his father in the hospital and a message for him. "I’ll play with a dent in my face,” Deichmann told his father....

LSU baseball head coach Paul Mainieri speaks to the team during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Alex Box Stadium.

Column: Despite recent injuries, LSU still poised to make run at Omaha

By Chris Caldarera February 13, 2017

In a few short days, the silence that engulfs Alex Box Stadium will be shattered. The outfield grass will be neatly trimmed, the infield lines will be freshly painted and thousands of fans clad in purple...