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Pine tar not prevalent in college baseball, LSU players say

Pine tar not prevalent in college baseball, LSU players say

By Chandler Rome April 27, 2014

From a rudimentary viewpoint, it’s difficult to spot many differences between college baseball and the major league. Sure, collegians use aluminum bats as opposed to the wooden ones swung by professionals,...

LSU sophomore infielder Alex Bregman (8) throws to first for an out Friday, April 25, 2014 during the Tigers' 8-7 victory against Tennessee at Alex Box Stadium.

Volunteers edge Tigers, 6-3

By Chandler Rome April 26, 2014

A day removed from some late inning magic, the baseball gods were nowhere to be found for Paul Mainieri's club Saturday. Tennessee pushed across four runs in the final two frames against senior Tiger pitcher...

LSU sophomore outfielder Mark Laird is swarmed by teammates on Friday, Aptil 25, 2014, after his walk off single to carry the Tigers to a 8-7 victory against Tennessee at Alex Box Stadium.

Laird walk-off single hands LSU 8-7 win against Tennessee

By Lawrence Barreca April 25, 2014

When it comes to walking off, LSU (32-10-1, 11-7-1 Southeastern Conference) counts on one sophomore to consistently complete the task at hand. Back on April 12 against Arkansas, Laird came to the plate...

LSU sophomore infielder Alex Bregman (8) looks to throw to first Tuesday, April 22, 2014, during the Tigers' 6-0 win against Tulane in Alex Box Stadium.

Joe Broussard named to Stopper of the Year watch list

By Lawrence Barreca April 24, 2014

LSU junior right-hander Joe Broussard has been the Tigers’ most reliable reliever thus far in 2014, and his efforts were rewarded by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association when he was...

LSU junior right handed pitcher Aaron Nola (10) winds up before a pitch Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 during a scrimmage at Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers, Vols tangle for first time since 2011

By Chandler Rome April 24, 2014

In 2011, Aaron Nola was capping off his stellar career at Catholic High School. More than 1,000 miles away, Jake Fraley was emerging as Delaware’s best high school baseball player at Caravel Academy...

LSU junior pitcher Aaron Nola (10) pitches the ball during the Tigers' 3-0 victory against Mississippi State on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball, softball pitchers’ differences show longevity in games

By Tommy Romanach April 23, 2014

At first glance, softball and baseball pitchers appear to have the same job: keep batters from getting on base. But with a slight change in delivery, a softball pitcher has the ability to not only pitch...

LSU senior outfielder Sean McMullen (7) runs to second base Sunday, April 6, 2014 during the Tigers' 17-4 victory against Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium.

McMullen revamped after playing for Delgado squad

By Chandler Rome April 23, 2014

The classes were scheduled, a dorm room was picked out and a roommate awaited Sean McMullen’s arrival on the LSU campus. McMullen thought his dream was dead, so enrolling at LSU as any other freshman...

LSU freshman outfielder Jake Fraley (23) hurls the ball after his diving grab Tuesday, April 22, 2014, during the Tigers' 6-0 win against Tulane in Alex Box Stadium.

Freshman carries Tigers past Green Wave

By Lawrence Barreca April 22, 2014

When LSU battled Tulane at Turchin Stadium on March 25, the Tigers searched desperately for an offensive spark in an 11-inning loss. That spark was found early and often in a rematch on Tuesday night in...

LSU junior left-handed pitcher Kyle Bouman pitches Sunday, April 6, 2014 during the Tigers' 17-4 victory against Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers try to keep momentum against Green Wave

By Chandler Rome April 21, 2014

Sean McMullen was seething. So much so, the senior outfielder couldn’t talk to his extended family and friends in attendance at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Kyle Bouman didn’t make the trip....

LSU junior infielder Conner Hale (20) catches the ball at second base during the Tigers' 3-0 victory against Mississippi State on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Alex Box Stadium.

Junior infielder Conner Hale named SEC Player of the Week

By Lawrence Barreca April 21, 2014

LSU junior infielder Conner Hale added an accolade to his Tiger résumé on Monday when he was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week following his performance against Ole Miss...

LSU sophomore outfielder Andrew Stevenson (6) catches a pop up Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 4-2 victory against Purdue at Alex Box Stadium.

Offense powers LSU in Pontiff Classic win

By Chandler Rome April 15, 2014

METAIRIE-- As the wind howled from left to right on an unseasonably chilly April night, Andrew Stevenson's approach was to put it on the ground. It'd be the only way to ensure hits as the gusts reached...

LSU junior left-handed pitcher Kyle Bouman pitches Sunday, April 6, 2014 during the Tigers' 17-4 victory against Mississippi State at Alex Box Stadium.

Bouman, Glenn struggle early in 10-4 loss to Arkansas

By Lawrence Barreca April 13, 2014

After walking off with a victory on Saturday afternoon, LSU fell behind early against Arkansas and never fully recovered in a 10-4 loss Sunday. LSU junior southpaw Kyle Bouman took the hill looking to...