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LSU head coach Paul Mainieri talks to the team on the mound Sunday, March 23, 2014 during the Tigers' 2-2 tie against Georgia at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball rained out Friday, doubleheader set for Saturday

By Chandler Rome May 9, 2014

LSU and Alabama will play a doubleheader on Saturday after inclement weather forced the postponement of the game on Friday. Game time will be noon and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Officials will clear Alex Box...

LSU freshman pitcher Jared Poche' (16) warms up between innings Saturday, Mach 22, 2014, during the Tigers' 2-1 win against Georgia in Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers on the rise as season comes to a close

By Lawrence Barreca May 4, 2014

Prior to the 2014 campaign, LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri constantly referred to his upcoming schedule as a grind that would test his team to its very core. The Tigers have found themselves at both...

LSU fans display signs Friday, April 25, 2014 during the Tigers' 8-7 victory against Tennessee at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU not immune from attendance decline

By James Moran May 1, 2014

People just aren’t going to sporting events like they used to. Attendance numbers have steadily declined for almost all sports across the country during the past few years. Flip on the TV to any...

LSU junior catcher Kade Scivicque (22) catches the ball at first base Tuesday, April 29, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-7 victory against Alcorn in Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers stranded in Baton Rouge

By Chandler Rome May 1, 2014

UPDATE 05/01/14 6:35 P.M.-- After the second takeoff attempt of its flight to College Station failed, the LSU baseball team is headed back to campus and will practice, according to coach Paul Mainieri. Mainieri...

LSU junior infielder Conner Hale (20) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a homerun Tuesday, April 29, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-7 victory against Alcorn in Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers rally late for 9-7 win against Alcorn State

By Chandler Rome April 29, 2014

When Alcorn State first baseman Ashton Lewis split the gap with a three-run double in the first inning, Jake Fraley and the LSU starters began to wonder. “Maybe we’re going to get in here in...

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

Mainieri still searching for perfect lineup formula

By Lawrence Barreca April 28, 2014

During the 2013 season, LSU coach Paul Mainieri concocted a specific lineup formula that carried his squad to the College World Series. Creating the perfect batting order has been more of a challenge in...

Clouds float above Alex Box Stadium on March 11, 2014.

Offense keeps heating up as Tigers prepare for Alcorn State

By Lawrence Barreca April 28, 2014

When the weather heats up, the LSU bats follow suit. Tennessee provided the Tigers with a challenge that surprised fans in Alex Box Stadium last weekend. The Volunteers pounded LSU’s pitching for...

LSU freshman outfielder Jake Fraley (23) slides into first base Sunday, April 27, 2014, during the Tigers' 9-4 victory against Tennessee in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU offense has five-run eighth inning in 9-4 victory

By Lawrence Barreca April 27, 2014

There were no easy games for the LSU baseball team in its recent weekend series against unranked Tennessee. The Volunteers (26-16, 8-13 Southeastern Conference) strolled into Alex Box Stadium against No....

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...