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LSU junior infielder Christian Ibarra (14) has a face of concetration right after hitting the ball on Feb. 17, 2013 during the third game of the season against Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Offense explodes in Game 3 win over Maryland

By Chandler Rome February 17, 2013

Hindered by stifling wind but bolstered by strong pitching, LSU’s bats only mustered 15 hits as it trudged through two victories against Maryland to open the weekend series. Sunday, as the wind...

LSU junior catcher Ty Ross (26) slides Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 into third base during the 5-1 victory in the second game of the opening series against Maryland at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Seventh-inning rally sparks 5-1 victory against Maryland

By Lawrence Barreca February 16, 2013

The seventh-inning stretch is usually intended for the fans to wiggle their limbs a bit, but in a 5-1 victory over Maryland, the Tigers used the half-inning to turn around their offensive woes. After...

LSU sophomore outfielder Chris Sciambra (5) prepares to slide into third base Friday Feb. 15, 2013 during the Tigers' 1-0 shutout against Maryland in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Nola, Sciambra lead LSU past Terps, 1-0

By Chandler Rome February 15, 2013

Sophomore righty Aaron Nola blazed through 6 2/3 scoreless innings, while fellow classmate Chris Sciambra had a career high four hits to lead No. 10 LSU past Maryland on opening night in Alex Box Stadium,...

The 2013 LSU baseball team gathers around Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 around head coach Paul Mainieri.

Baseball: Tigers take on Terps in opening series

By Chandler Rome February 14, 2013

With the slight Harahan twang in his voice, LSU first baseman Mason Katz abandoned his straitlaced and well-mannered demeanor when posed a question he’s gotten ad nauseam since July.  Eight...

LSU freshman infielder Alex Bregman (30) catches a ground ball Feb. 5, 2013 during baseball practice at Alex Box Stadium.

Opinion: Fans should temper early expectations for Bregman

By Micah Bedard February 13, 2013

"Pressure is a privilege” is one of LSU freshman starting shortstop Alex Bregman’s favorite mantras. The 18-year-old will start at one of the most important positions on the diamond Opening...

Cotton to begin season as “hybrid”

By Chandler Rome February 11, 2013

Much like he did with former standout pitchers Louis Coleman and Jared Bradford, LSU coach Paul Mainieri is again turning to the "hybrid" technique. Mainieri announced Monday that senior southpaw Chris...

LSU junior Ryan Eades practices pitching on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Nola, Eades lead weekend rotation

By Chandler Rome February 7, 2013

With his trademark cheery demeanor and cautious optimism, LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri made a strong prediction as he stood before reporters at LSU’s Media Day on Jan. 25. “I believe...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri talks Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 to reporters before practice at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers face many of the SEC’s best at home in 2013

By Lawrence Barreca February 7, 2013

There’s no place like home, especially for the LSU baseball team. The numbers don’t lie: the Tigers were 35-9 at home and 10-7 on the road in 2012. Still, LSU coach Paul Mainieri feels...

LSU Freshman Mark Laird catches Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 fly balls during practice at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Four players competing for center, right field

By Catherine Threlkeld February 6, 2013

It’s a battle in the Alex Box Stadium outfield. The competitors: sophomore Chris Sciambra, junior transfer Sean McMullen and freshmen Mark Laird and Andrew Stevenson. The prize: the starting center...

Junior catcher Ty Ross swings at a low pitch during Saturday, June 9, 2012 against Stony Brook.

Baseball: Ross anchors LSU defense behind the plate

By Chandler Rome February 5, 2013

As the nature of the sport dictates, attrition took its toll on the LSU baseball team as the Tigers lost two stout defensive players and an unquestioned team leader from last season’s squad. However,...

Mainieri names Aaron Nola opening night starter

By Chandler Rome February 5, 2013

Sophomore righty Aaron Nola will start opening night for LSU on Feb. 15 when the Tigers welcome Maryland to Alex Box Stadium, coach Paul Mainieri announced Wednesday. Mainieri said junior right hander...

LSU sophomore Jared Foster prepares to catch the ball during practice on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Veteran leaders to anchor right side of infield

By Lawrence Barreca February 4, 2013

The LSU baseball team has a number of unknowns heading into the 2013 season, but the right side of the infield isn’t one of them. It has been well-documented that both junior third baseman Christian...