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LSU senior left-handed pitcher John Valek III pitches during the Tigers’ 11-1 partial victory at the top of the 9th inning on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in the Alex Box.

Tigers take series against Sacramento State with 11-1 win on Sunday

By James Bewers February 28, 2016

Most would think Sacramento State, which was shut out by LSU junior lefty Jared Poche’ and two relievers Friday, would struggle to handle sophomore right-hander Alex Lange’s low-90s fastball...

LSU senior left-handed pitcher John Valek III pitches during the Tigers’ 11-1 partial victory at the top of the 9th inning on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in the Alex Box.

Led by Valek’s strong seven innings, LSU jumps on Sacramento State in Game 3, wins series

February 28, 2016

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri was visibly bothered by Saturday’s 5-4 loss to Sacramento State following the game. Most would think the Hornets (4-3), which were shut out by Tiger junior lefty...

LSU Head Baseball Coah Paul Mainieri looks out at the field June 16, 2013 during LSU's 1-2 loss against UCLA at the College World Series in TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska.

LSU offense goes dormant after third inning; Tigers lose lead in ninth in 5-4 loss to Sacramento State

February 27, 2016

There are times when LSU sophomore right-handed pitcher Alex Lange looks unhittable on the mound, blowing 94 miles per hour fastballs by hitters or fooling them with a power breaking ball. For example,...

Pitching the Story in Late Inning Loss

Pitching the Story in Late Inning Loss

Saturday’s game between LSU and Sacramento State was set to be all about pitching. With Star pitcher Alex Lange starting and a bullpen that LSU still wants to test out, defense was going to be the...

LSU freshman pitcher Jared Poche' (16) winds up to pitch Friday, May 30, 2014 during the Tigers' 8-4 victory against Southeastern Louisiana in Alex Box Stadium.

Poche’ strikes out eight, Tigers play flawless defense in 6-0 series-opening victory against Sacramento State

February 26, 2016

LSU left-handed pitcher Jared Poche’ struck out eight and allowed just two hits in 6-0 win against Sacramento State Friday night at Alex Box Stadium. Reflecting on his six-inning outing, Poche’...

LSU junior catcher Jordan Romero (28) bats during the Tiger's 12-4 victory against The University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at the Alex Box Stadium

LSU baseball prepares for Sacramento State and its ‘SEC Quality’ pitching

By Jarrett Major February 25, 2016

After a disappointing loss on the road to Lamar on Wednesday, the No. 5 LSU baseball team is eager to return to the friendly confines of Alex Box Stadium. “Just getting back out here and getting...

LSU Junior Infielder Cole Freeman (22) racing toward first base during the Tiger's 12-4 victory against The University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at the Alex Box Stadium

LSU blows eight-run lead, doomed by relief pitching late in 12-11 loss to Lamar

February 24, 2016

Sitting on an 8-0 lead after 1 ½ innings, during which the Lamar pitching staff seemed in complete disarray, No. 5 LSU appeared to be cruising to a comfortable victory in its first midweek contest...

LSU sophomore forward Aaron Epps (21) dunks the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Epps does not travel to Arkansas due to illness, Robinson III also out sick

February 23, 2016

The LSU men's basketball team will be down to 10 scholarship players when it takes on Arkansas Tuesday night, as sophomore forward Aaron Epps did not make the trip due to illness and sophomore center Elbert...

LSU Freshman Infielder O'Neal Lochridge (9) being congratulated by his teammates during the Tiger's 12-4 victory against The University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at the Alex Box Stadium

Tigers head to Beaumont locked in on Lamar but left side of infield sees shake-up; Stallings out with pinkie injury

February 23, 2016

As an intense February storm brewed across Louisiana Tuesday, LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri’s eyes were fixed on finding continuity for his unseasoned lineup. The No. 5 Tigers (3-0) have only...

LSU sophomore right-handed pitcher Alex Lange (35) talks with reporters before the first preseason practice on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at The Alex Box Stadium

Lange named SEC pitcher of the week, Tigers moves into top 10 of Baseball America poll

February 22, 2016

In the first set of weekly honors awarded by the conference, LSU sophomore pitcher Alex Lange has been named Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league announced Monday afternoon. Lange powered...

LSU sophomore outfielder Beau Jordan (24) celebrating his home run with junior outfielder Jake Fraley (8) during the Tiger's 12-4 victory against The University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at the Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers’ progressing offense, productive starting pitching produces sweep of Cincinnati

By James Bewers February 21, 2016

A rally, a shutout and a blowout highlighted the No. 5 LSU baseball team’s three-game set with Cincinnati to open the 2016 season at Alex Box Stadium. Despite the inconsistent results for a new-look...

Courtesy of secsports.com 

LSU Sweeps Cincinnati in Convincing Fashion

February 21, 2016

When the pitcher with the better first inning throws 17 pitches, gives up two hits and two runs, you now it’s going to be a weird day. The guy he was facing, freshman Cam Alldred of Cincinnati, didn’t...