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LSU freshman short stop Alex Bregman (30) throws to first Sunday, March 24, 2013 during the 8-2 victory against Auburn at Alex Box Stadium.

Bregman continues hot streak, but he’s human

By Chandler Rome March 26, 2013

NEW ORLEANS-- After a hard line of questioning following LSU's 14-1 shellacking of Tulane at Turchin Stadium, freshman Tiger shortstop Alex Bregman confirmed he is human. "Yes, definitely," Bregman said....

LSU senior right fielder Raph Rhymes (4) and freshman short stop Alex Bregman (30) miss a fly ball Sunday, March 24, 2013 during the 8-2 victory against Auburn at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers to meet Tulane on the road

By Chandler Rome March 25, 2013

While Louisiana’s unpredictable weather may be throwing a curveball, LSU coach Paul Mainieri has been through the meteorlogical gauntlet. Coaching 18 years in extreme cold weather environments at...

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz holds his baseball cap inscribed with inspirational words and phrases, including his late grandfather’s nickname, “Hippo.”

Mason Katz reflects on memories with late grandfather, ‘Hippo’

By Mike Gegenheimer March 25, 2013

The glaring lights hovering ominously above Alex Box Stadium have watched LSU baseball seasons come and go. They are filled with memories of the magic with which the grounds have become so entangled. After...

LSU junior third baseman Christian Ibarra (14) beats the throw to first Sunday, March 24, 2013 during the 8-2 victory against Auburn at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: LSU completes weekend sweep of Auburn, 8-2

By Lawrence Barreca March 24, 2013

It didn’t take long for the No. 7 LSU baseball squad to jump on Auburn in the series finale Sunday as the Tigers from Baton Rouge completed the series sweep in an 8-2 victory in Alex Box Stadium. ...

LSU freshman pitcher Mitchell Sewald watches Sunday, March 24, 2013 the 8-2 victory against Auburn at Alex Box Stadium.

Freshman pitcher Mitch Sewald inspires team with speeches

By Catherine Threlkeld March 24, 2013

Mitch Sewald is the only LSU baseball player that hasn’t seen an inning of play this season. For now, the freshman right-handed pitcher’s words are stronger than his pitch — he has...

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz (8) recieves a throw Saturday, March 23, 2013 during the 5-1 victory against Auburn at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers run past Auburn, 5-1

By Chandler Rome March 23, 2013

Almost nonexistent in previous seasons, LSU baseball has added a new weapon to its arsenal – speed. Freshman speedster Mark Laird had two hits and scored three runs while fellow freshman Alex Bregman...

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz leans over to make a catch Friday, March 22, 2013 during the Tigers' 9-4 victory against Auburn in Alex Box Stadium.

Rhymes, Katz push LSU past Auburn, 9-4

By Chandler Rome March 22, 2013

LSU senior left fielder Raph Rhymes cranked his first home run of the season while sophomore righty Aaron Nola struck out nine through 6 2/3 innings on the mound to power the Tigers to a series opening...

LSU senior infielder Mason Katz (8) slides into second base March 20, 2013, during the Tigers' 2-1 victory against Northwestern State University at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers try to snap series losing streak to Auburn

By Chandler Rome March 21, 2013

In its first Southeastern Conference series of the season, LSU will try to curb a losing trend against Auburn at Alex Box Stadium this weekend. The Tigers (19-2, 2-1 SEC) haven’t seemed to figure...

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...