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LSU freshman pitcher Hunter Devall (12) throws a ball March 6, 2013, during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against Sacred Heart at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Freshman relievers making early impressions

By Lawrence Barreca March 11, 2013

In a bullpen filled to the brim with upperclassmen, a small group of freshmen is quickly gaining the confidence of LSU coach Paul Mainieri. Of the 14 pitchers in the Tigers’ bullpen, four are seniors...

LSU junior infielder Christian Ibarra (14) swings at the ball Sunday, March 10, 2013 during the Tigers' 7-5 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Ibarra surprising at the plate

By Chandler Rome March 11, 2013

Dwarfed by his LSU baseball counterparts, third baseman Christian Ibarra employs a simple tactic when stepping to the plate to offset his unimposing 5-foot-7 frame. “I’m just swinging about...

LSU junior catcher Ty Ross (26) heads toward third base March 6, 2013, during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against Sacred Heart at Alex Box Stadium.

Ross named to Johnny Bench Award watch list

By Chandler Rome March 11, 2013

LSU junior Ty Ross was one of 48 players named to the Johnny Bench Award watch list Monday, given annually to the nation’s top catcher. Ross, who has started 14 of the Tigers’ first 16 games...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) swings at the ball Sunday, March 10, 2013 during the Tigers' 7-5 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

First five batters thrust Tigers to top Washington

By Lawrence Barreca March 10, 2013

Washington may have struck first in Alex Box Stadium on Sunday, but the top of the Tigers’ order eventually pounded the Huskies’ pitching staff to secure a 7-5 win, completing a weekend sweep. ...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) swings at the ball Saturday, March 9, 2013 during the Tigers' 8-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Katz’s two home runs propel Tigers to 8-4 win

By Lawrence Barreca March 9, 2013

There may not have been any explosions over Alex Box stadium on Saturday night, but the fireworks were certainly present in an 8-4 LSU victory against Washington (4-10). It didn’t take long for...

LSU outfielder Chris Sciambra (5) hits the ball on Friday, March 8, 2013 during the Tigers' 9-4 victory against the Washington Huskies in Alex Box Stadium.

Nola, Ibarra lead Tigers past Huskies, 9-4

By Chandler Rome March 8, 2013

Sophomore righty Aaron Nola carried a perfect game into the seventh inning and No. 8 LSU (13-1) held off a furious Washington rally to capture a gritty 9-4 victory against the Huskies on Friday night in...

Baseball: Tigers host Huskies in final series before conference play

By Chandler Rome March 7, 2013

In its final tune up before Southeastern Conference series play begins, LSU (12-1) will treat its weekend series with Washington as just that – a conference weekend. The Huskies will do their best...

LSU junior pitcher Nick Rumbelow (38) throws the ball March 6, 2013, during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against Sacred Heart at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Second inning surge fuels 10-2 Tigers victory

By Lawrence Barreca March 6, 2013

The No. 8 Tigers didn’t waste any time downing Sacred Heart University Wednesday, putting the Pioneers in a hole early and never turning back in a 10-2 victory. After senior left fielder Raph Rhymes...

LSU freshman outfielder Andrew Stevenson (6) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a home run Tuesday, March 5, 2013 during the Tigers' 9-2 victory against Stephen F. Austin in Alex Box Stadium.

Stevenson hits first career home run as Tigers top Lumberjacks, 9-2

By Catherine Threlkeld March 5, 2013

Despite a meager showing on the mound, No. 9 LSU patched together a series of runs to defeat Stephen F. Austin 9-2 Tuesday evening in Alex Box Stadium. Through four innings, LSU starting senior pitcher...

LSU sophomore pitcher Cody Glenn (24) slides to avoid a tag-out from a Southeastern catcher Sunday Feb. 24, 2013 during the Tigers' 13-1 victory against the Lions in Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers continue legacy of strong sophomore class

By Lawrence Barreca March 5, 2013

The LSU baseball program has relied heavily on sophomore classes over the past two seasons. Prior to the 2012 campaign, three second-year starting pitchers, Kevin Gausman, Ryan Eades and Kurt McCune,...

LSU sophomore southpaw Cody Glenn (24) pitches Sunday, March 3, 2013 during the 2-0 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: LSU begins five-game week

By Chandler Rome March 4, 2013

As the No. 8 LSU baseball team begins its five-game week tonight against Stephen F. Austin, don’t be surprised if the usual faces aren’t gracing the Tiger lineup. In an effort to both give...

LSU sophomore southpaw Cody Glenn (24) pitches Sunday, March 3, 2013 during the 2-0 victory against Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers complete weekend sweep against Nicholls, 2-0

By Lawrence Barreca March 3, 2013

After taking down Brown University on Friday and Saturday, the No. 9 Tigers sealed the weekend sweep Sunday as they tackled Nicholls State University in a 2-0 victory. LSU (10-1) rode the arm of sophomore...