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LSU senior infielder Connor Hale (20) slaps a double on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, during the Tigers' 11-2 win against Lamar in Alex Box Stadium.

No. 1 LSU baseball team rides momentum into Alcorn State matchup

By Jack Chascin April 27, 2015

The No. 1 LSU baseball team hopes to take its momentum from a series win against No. 3 Texas A&M when it takes on Alcorn State tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers (37-7, 14-6 Southeastern...

LSU junior outfielder, Andrew Stevenson (6), slides in to home as the ball passes over him during LSU's 9-6 win at game two of the SEC Championships against Texas A&M on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball team braces for final leg of SEC race

By David Gray April 27, 2015

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri said it before his club began a three-game showdown against then-No. 2 Texas A&M, and he said it after the No. 1 Tigers clinched the series.  No matter what LSU...

Members of LSU Athletics Facilities attempt to pick up the fallen left-field foul pole in Alex Box Stadium on Monday, April 27, 2015 after a severe thunderstorm passed through Baton Rouge.

LSU will play Alcorn State Tuesday as scheduled

By David Gray April 27, 2015

UPDATE: LSU coach Paul Mainieri confirmed Monday afternoon that the Tigers will play Alcorn State on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. as scheduled. The game will be played with temporary foul poles after damage...

LSU senior outfielder, Jared Foster (17), makes contact with the ball during LSU's 9-6 win at game two of the SEC Championships against Texas A&M on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Alex Box Stadium.

Big breaks shift away from No. 1 LSU baseball in Game 3 against A&M

By David Gray April 26, 2015

The magic was gone.  After rallying for two thrilling wins in this weekend’s heavyweight showdown, the No. 1 LSU baseball team ran out of steam against No. 2 Texas A&M in a 6-2 loss Saturday...

LSU senior infielder, Conner Hale (20), catches an out during LSU's 9-6 win at game two of the SEC Championships against Texas A&M on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball team fails to complete sweep, falls to Texas A&M in series finale 6-2

By David Gray April 25, 2015

There were no fireworks left for the LSU baseball team. After rallying in the first two games of a three-game series against No. 2 Texas A&M, the No. 1 Tigers went down early against the Aggies and...

LSU sophomore infielder Danny Zardon (27) runs to third base on Thursday, April 23, 2015, during the Tigers' 4-3 win against the Aggie's in Alex Box Stadium.

No. 1 LSU baseball team takes series against No. 2 Texas A&M with 9-6 victory

By Jack Chascin April 24, 2015

The No. 1 LSU baseball team kept the late-inning dramatics on tap for another thriller, defeating No. 2 Texas A&M, 9-6, to take the pivotal Southeastern Conference series. The Tigers (37-6, 14-5 SEC)...

LSU sophomore infielder Danny Zardon (27) is rushed by his teammates after hitting the final home run on Thursday, April 23, 2015, during the Tigers' 4-3 win against the Aggie's in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU pinch-hitter Zardon lifts No. 1 Tigers past No. 2 Texas A&M, 4-3

By David Gray April 23, 2015

The first battle of the nation’s top two clubs lived up to its billing in a wild night at The Box. After the squads traded leads throughout an evenly-matched contest, LSU sophomore pinch hitter Danny...

Chris Rock

Chris Rock Is Bothered By The Lack Of Black Players In Baseball And Explains Why It Matters

By Lilly Workneh, The Huffington Post. April 23, 2015

In an interview with HBO's Real Sports, Chris Rock expressed his concern for the African American presence in the sport of baseball.  In the video, Rock gives statistics to support his claim and address...

LSU junior catcher Chris Chinea (26) is congratulated at home plate Tuesday, April 21, 2015 after hitting a home-run during the Tigers' 6-0 victory against Tulane at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU, A&M baseball up for next chapter in young rivalry

By David Gray April 22, 2015

Rivalries in sports aren't born overnight. They take many years, many games and many heartbreaks to fully develop. But when No. 1 LSU (35-6, 12-5 Southeastern Conference) and No. 2 Texas A&M (36-5,...

LSU sophomore pitcher Jared Poche (16) throws the ball on Friday, March 27, 2015, during the Tigers' 4-5 loss against Kentucky in Alex Box Stadium.

No. 1 LSU baseball prepares for duel with No. 2 Texas A&M

By Jack Chascin April 22, 2015

No. 1 versus No. 2.  It’s the premier matchup for any college sport. When the top two teams in the country face off, it’s sure to grab the attention of fans everywhere as it symbolizes...

LSU freshman right handed pitcher Doug Norman pitches Sunday, March 15, 2015 during the Tigers' 18-6 victory against Ole Miss at Alex Box Stadium.

Norman takes new approach with bullpen role

By Jack Chascin April 22, 2015

A freshman can often become overwhelmed by the pressure and electric atmosphere brought along by playing under the lights of Alex Box Stadium. But not Doug Norman. Not anymore. The Fort Mill, South Carolina...

LSU junior catcher Chris Chinea (26) runs the bases Tuesday, April 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 6-0 victory against Tulane at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball team allows one hit in 6-0 win against Tulane

By David Gray April 21, 2015

The LSU baseball team flexed its muscles after a seventh-inning stretch.  Junior first baseman Chris Chinea smoked a leadoff home run to blow open a two-run game in the seventh, and No. 1 LSU completed...