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LSU junior infielder Christian Ibarra slides into first base March 20, 2013, during the Tigers' 2-1 victory against Northwestern State University at Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers squeak out 2-1 victory against Demons after 13 innings

By Lawrence Barreca March 20, 2013

It may not have been an easy going for the No. 7 LSU baseball squad against Northwestern State on Wednesday night, but a solid bullpen effort and a clutch single finally gave the Tigers a 2-1 win after...

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz (8) recieves a pick off from freshman pitcher Russell Reynolds (45) Wednesday, March 13, 2013 during the 9-3 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers know importance of on-base percentage

By Lawrence Barreca March 20, 2013

Most casual baseball fans understand the more traditional batting statistics. Statisticians calculate a player’s batting average, his home run total, the number of RBIs he has accumulated and how...

LSU junior second baseman JaCoby Jones (23) pitches the ball to first for an out Friday, March 1, 2013 during the 4-3 victory against Brown at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers tangle with Northwestern State tonight

By Chandler Rome March 19, 2013

Perusing the batting order before his team’s tussle with Mississippi State on Saturday, LSU second baseman JaCoby Jones couldn’t find his name in its customary six-hole spot. Jones finally...

Katz named Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week

By Chandler Rome March 18, 2013

After exploding for four home runs in four games en route to a 3-1 week, LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz was named both Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week and Southeastern Conference Player...

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz (8) recieves a pick off from freshman pitcher Russell Reynolds (45) Wednesday, March 13, 2013 during the 9-3 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers leave Starkville with series victory

By Lawrence Barreca March 17, 2013

The Mississippi State (19-4, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) baseball team may have wrestled away the series finale from LSU (18-2, 2-1 SEC), but the Tigers left Starkville, Miss., with two victories after...

Baseball: Lineup change effective in 7-3 victory against Bulldogs

By Lawrence Barreca March 16, 2013

LSU’s second game in Starkville wasn’t nearly as stressful as the squad’s series-opening victory on Friday night, as the Tigers’ bats provided some breathing room in a 7-3 win over...

Baseball: Katz’s two home runs give Tigers 6-4 victory in Starkville

By Lawrence Barreca March 15, 2013

LSU’s first Southeastern Conference battle of the 2013 season against No. 13 Mississippi State proved to be the toughest challenge yet for the Tigers (17-1), but senior first baseman Mason Katz led...

LSU freshman shortstop Alex Bregman (30) unsucessfully dives into home Wednesday, March 13, 2013 during the 9-3 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: LSU takes on first SEC competition in Starkville

By Lawrence Barreca March 14, 2013

Southeastern Conference play is finally here, as the No. 7 LSU baseball squad travels to No. 13 Mississippi State (18-2) today, and the Tigers’ core of young starters will have to adjust to the increased...

LSU senior southpaw Chris Cotton (58) celebrates with junior catcher Ty Ross (26) Wednesday, March 13, 2013 after the 9-3 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadim.

Baseball: Tigers grind past Nicholls State in 9-3 victory

By Chandler Rome March 13, 2013

As he watched his team practice its bunting from afar three hours before game time, LSU coach Paul Mainieri sensed a lack of focus. With its first Southeastern Conference series two days away, Mainieri’s...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) walks off the field Saturday, March 9, 2013 after hitting two home runs during the Tigers' 8-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Katz discusses his hot bat, the upcoming SEC schedule

By Micah Bedard March 13, 2013

A new feature we’re implementing this semester at The Daily Reveille is the “LSU Athlete of the Week.” This week, columnist Micah Bedard went one-on-one with LSU baseball first baseman...

Baseball: Chinea, Ross continue bond formed in Florida

By Chandler Rome March 12, 2013

If the injury bug strikes LSU junior catcher Ty Ross like it did last season, don’t fret — he’s already groomed his replacement. Ross took freshman catcher Chris Chinea under his wing...

LSU freshman outfielder Mark Laird (9) runs to second base Friday, March 8, 2013 during the Tigers' 9-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Reynolds to start as Tigers face Nicholls

By Catherine Threlkeld March 12, 2013

Two freshmen will share the Alex Box Stadium spotlight Wednesday night when LSU (15-1) plays Nicholls State for the second time this season. Freshman outfielder Mark Laird will look to extend his team-high...