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LSU third baseman Christian Ibarra falls to the ground while tracking a wild pop up for the out against Alabama during their NCAA college baseball game, Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama won 4-3 in the 10th inning. (AP Photo/Alabama Media Group, Vasha Hunt) MAGS OUT

Baseball: Tiger defense struggles, squad drops finale at ‘Bama

By Lawrence Barreca April 21, 2013

After a 16-inning marathon victory for the No. 3 LSU baseball team that ended at midnight Sunday morning, LSU and Alabama continued with the extra-inning trend in a 4-3 Crimson Tide win in Sunday’s...

LSU senior right fielder Raph Rhymes (4) swings at a pitch Wednesday, April 10, 2013 during the 16-2 victory over Southern University at Alex Box Stadium.

Senior left fielder Raph Rhymes: Day in the Life

By Catherine Threlkeld April 21, 2013

If the phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick” applied to anyone on the LSU baseball team, it would be senior left fielder Raph Rhymes. The soft-spoken 23-year-old is the self-dubbed...

Nola tosses complete game shutout as Tigers down Tide 5-0

By Lawrence Barreca April 20, 2013

When No. 3 LSU travelled to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for a three-game series against the Crimson Tide, the Tigers wanted quality starting pitching, and sophomore right-hander Aaron Nola (6-0) provided it in a...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) swings at the ball April 17, 2013, during the Tigers' 4-0 victory against Grambling at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: No.3 LSU travels to Tuscaloosa to battle Crimson Tide

By Lawrence Barreca April 18, 2013

There’s no denying LSU and Alabama have become well-acquainted over the years. The Southeastern Conference Western Division rivalry has turned into a battle of attrition across numerous sports,...

LSU freshman outfielder Andrew Stevenson (6) slides into second plate April 17, 2013, during the Tigers' 4-0 victory against Grambling at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Grambling holds Tigers to three hits

By Catherine Threlkeld April 17, 2013

As LSU junior third baseman Christian Ibarra’s sprinted toward first base, he yelled, “Dang it!”, thinking his pop-up to left field would be caught for an out. But as he rounded first,...

From left, New York Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain, starting pitchers Hiroki Kuroda, Phil Hughes, CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte bow their heads during a moment of silence in honor of victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. In big ways and small, New York is putting aside its heated and historical rivalry with Boston in a show of support after the Boston Marathon explosions. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tragedies like Boston bombing bring out the best of sports

By Micah Bedard April 17, 2013

The response to the Boston Marathon bombing makes me proud to be an American, and sports played a huge part in that. To see such an outpouring of support after the tragic events that took place in Boston...

LSU junior outfielder Sean McMullen (7) slides into second base Sunday, April 7, 2013 during the Tigers' 11-4 victory against Kentucky in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Sean McMullen provides stability in leadoff spot

By Lawrence Barreca April 16, 2013

The responsibilities for the first hitter in a baseball team’s batting order are endless. Whether it’s knocking a base hit, drawing a walk or driving in the bottom-half of the order late in...

LSU junior pitcher Nick Rumbelow (38) throws Wednesday, April 10, 2013 during the 16-2 victory over Southern University at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers to tussle against Grambling

By Chandler Rome April 16, 2013

LSU coach Paul Mainieri takes pride in his team’s stellar midweek play – so much so, the seventh-year Tigers coach regularly scoffs at any questions related to a weekend series when a midweek...

LSU senior left-handed pitcher Chris Cotton (58) pitches the ball Sunday, April 7, 2013 during the Tigers' 11-4 victory against Kentucky in Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers take series victory against Arkansas in extra-inning win

By Lawrence Barreca April 14, 2013

The No. 3 LSU and No. 10 Arkansas baseball teams pounded each other Friday and Saturday, so it was only fitting that Sunday’s matchup would go to extra innings in a 5-3 Tiger victory in Fayetteville,...

Stanek, Arkansas shut down LSU, 8-3

By Chandler Rome April 13, 2013

Arkansas catcher Jake Wise smacked a three-run home run to highlight a four-run fourth inning as Arkansas ended LSU's 15-game winning streak, cruising to an 8-3 victory at Baum Stadium on Saturday. Heralded...

Baseball: Nola, McMullen lift Tigers to 6-2 victory against Arkansas

By Lawrence Barreca April 12, 2013

A white-hot No. 3 LSU baseball offense went to battle against No. 10 Arkansas’ pitching staff in Fayetteville, Ark., but the Tigers’ bats prevailed as sophomore starter Aaron Nola (6-0) dominated...

LSU junior third baseman Christian Ibarra (14) celebrates with senior first baseman Mason Katz (8) and freshman short stop Alex Bregman (30) Wednesday, April 10, 2013 during the 16-2 victory over Southern University at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers travel to Fayetteville to face No. 10 Arkansas, SEC’s top pitching staff

By Chandler Rome April 11, 2013

Perched atop almost every offensive category in the Southeastern Conference, the No. 3 LSU baseball team hasn’t found a pitcher it hasn’t liked. The Tigers ran over a left-handed Kentucky...