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LSU junior pitcher Aaron Nola (10) pitches to the plate Friday, March 7, 2014 during the Tigers' 10-0 victory against Purdue at Alex Box Stadium.

Nola shines, LSU offense provides late spark in 4-2 win at Vanderbilt

By Lawrence Barreca March 14, 2014

LSU (17-2, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) opened its 2014 SEC schedule with a pitching matchup that professional scouts were waiting to witness. Tigers’ junior Aaron Nola squared off against Vanderbilt’s...

LSU freshman outfielder Jake Fraley (23) attempts to slide into third base Wednesday, March 3, 2014 during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against Southern in Alex Box Stadium.

And Away We Go: Pitchers duel in Tigers’ first SEC series of the season

By Lawrence Barreca March 13, 2014

When LSU junior Aaron Nola and Vanderbilt junior Tyler Beede meet in Nashville, Tenn., to night, it will be a “Goliath vs. Goliath” scenario in every sense. It’s the sort of meeting major...

LSU freshman outfielder Jake Fraley (23) attempts to slide into third base Wednesday, March 3, 2014 during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against Southern in Alex Box Stadium.

Depth powers LSU past Southern, 8-0

By Jack Chascin March 12, 2014

After struggling Tuesday against in-state opponent Nicholls State, the Tigers’ bats got going from the start with a revamped lineup against Southern on Wednesday night. In fact, LSU coach Paul Mainieri...

LSU junior outfielder Jared Foster (17) catches the ball Tuesday, March 11, 2014 during the Tigers' 5-3 win against Nicholls State.

Baseball: LSU defeats Nicholls, 5-3

By David Gray March 11, 2014

It wasn’t the prettiest game for the Tigers against in-state opponent Nicholls State on Tuesday night in Alex Box Stadium, but LSU coach Paul Mainieri will take the win. “I think the best thing...

Poche’ aims to ‘refine’ pitches against Southern

By Chandler Rome March 11, 2014

When LSU and Southern hit the field at 6:30 tonight, polish and focus will be on the agenda. The stress of midterm exams coupled with a looming series at No. 7 Vanderbilt indicated to LSU coach Paul Mainieri...

LSU sophomore infielder Alex Bregman (8) congratulates junior catcher Kade Scivicque (22) after Scivicque's home run in the first inning of the Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 game against Yale in Alex Box Stadium.

Scivicque makes long journey from small town to LSU starter

By Chandler Rome March 10, 2014

Maurepas, La., has no stop signs. There are no stoplights, either — only three gas stations. The town gets by, though, seeing as it only has one two-lane highway. Sue’s Café, Val’s...

LSU head baseball coach Paul Mainieri (right) and volunteer assistant coach Will Davis speak during a pitching change Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 4-2 victory against Purdue at Alex Box Stadium.

Opinion: Shoddy defense will cost LSU conference games

By James Moran March 10, 2014

Whether it’s football season in the fall or baseball getting underway in the spring, an old saying rings true around Baton Rouge — nothing matters until the start of Southeastern Conference...

LSU sophomore infielder Alex Bregman (8) runs to third base Wednesday, March 5, 2014 during the Tigers' 8-1 victory against Sacred Heart in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU using Nicholls to “polish up”

By Lawrence Barreca March 10, 2014

There are only two words to describe LSU sophomore shortstop Alex Bregman’s intentions before the squad heads to Vanderbilt to begin Southeastern Conference play this weekend: achieve perfection. The...

LSU senior outfielder Sean McMullen (7) hits Sunday, Mar. 9, 2014 during the Tigers' 7-3 victory against Purdue.

Bunts spark quick offense in Tigers’ series sweep clincher

By Lawrence Barreca March 9, 2014

Following a comeback victory on Saturday night, LSU (14-2) strung together an efficient performance in every facet Sunday to defeat Purdue, 7-3, and complete the three-game sweep in the Tigers’ final...

LSU junior infielder Connor Hale (20) celebrates with sophomore infielder Alex Bregman (8) after Hale scored Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 4-2 victory against Purdue at Alex Box Stadium.

Seventh-inning rally sparks 4-2 LSU comeback win against Purdue

By Lawrence Barreca March 8, 2014

A Purdue sophomore southpaw by the name of Gavin Downs made a top-10 LSU (13-2) program look completely lost at the plate for six innings in Alex Box Stadium on Saturday night. One inning later, Downs...

LSU junior pitcher Aaron Nola (10) pitches to the plate Friday, March 7, 2014 during the Tigers' 10-0 victory against Purdue at Alex Box Stadium.

Nola shines as Tigers down Purdue, 10-0

By Chandler Rome March 7, 2014

It appears so easy, but Aaron Nola insists he's trying. After another seemingly easy outing where he struck out a career-high 12 Purdue hitters and scattered only two hits through eight shutout frames...

LSU junior first baseman Conner Hale (20) prepares to hit the ball Wednesday, March 5, 2014 during the Tigers' 8-1 victory against Sacred Heart in Alex Box Stadium.

Mainieri uses Purdue series to finalize lineup

By Lawrence Barreca March 6, 2014

LSU freshman southpaw Jared Poche’ got his first chance to impress the Tigers’ coaching staff Thursday on the road at Northwestern State in an 8-1 LSU victory. Poche’ tossed five innings...