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On the Diamond

LSU pitcher Meghan Patterson winds up to deliver a pitch Wednesday during the Tigers’ 6-1 win against Nicholls State at Tiger Park.

Softball: LSU comes from behind for 6-1 defeat of Nicholls State

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
April 5, 2012

The LSU softball team bested Nicholls State, 6-1, for its 12th straight win on Wednesday night at Tiger Park, improving to 28-8 on the season. LSU sophomore pitcher Meghan Patterson got the start and conceded...

LSU freshman infielder Jared Foster eyes a pitch Tuesday during the Tigers’ 10-2 victory against Louisiana College at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers’ tough SEC schedule continues against No. 1 Gators

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 4, 2012

The Southeastern Conference schedule never seems to let up for No. 12 LSU. Four days after the Tigers completed their sweep of then-No. 3 Arkansas, LSU (23-6, 6-3 SEC) has a date with the nation's top-ranked...

Man behind legendary ’96 home run had rollercoaster career at LSU

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
April 4, 2012

"Swung on and hit to right field. That's way back there, way back there! Home run! Tigers win! Tigers win! Warren Morris hits a two-run, home run and the Tigers are the national champs! I don't believe...

Softball: Tigers to take on Nicholls State

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
April 4, 2012

With a pivotal road trip to No. 2 Alabama looming this weekend, the LSU softball team (26-8, 9-1 Southeastern Conference) must survive a contest with Nicholls State tonight before shifting its focus to...

LSU junior outfielder Arby Fields safely slides under Louisiana College infielders to steal second base Tuesday at Alex Box Stadium. Tigers won, 10-2.

Baseball: Tigers top Louisiana College, 10-2

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
April 4, 2012

The LSU baseball team's bats came alive Wednesday night, pounded out 15 hits in a 10-2 victory over Louisiana College (10-15) to win its sixth game in a row to improve to 23-6 on the season. LSU coach...

AJ Andrews

Softball: Andrews, Blades earn top lineup spots after starting season on bench

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
April 4, 2012

The LSU softball team was bit by the injury bug early this season. In their first month of play, the Tigers found themselves shorthanded as sophomore outfielder Simone Heyward missed time with a hand injury,...

LSU sophomore catcher Ty Ross (26) rounds third base March 30 during the Tigers' 10-6 win against the University of Arkansas in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: LSU to host Louisiana College at 6:30 p.m. tonight

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 3, 2012

When Louisiana College coach Mike Byrnes celebrates his wedding anniversary, he comes to Alex Box Stadium. Two days before his Wildcats were scheduled to face No. 12 LSU for a mid-week tilt, Byrnes asked...

Baseball: Bertman transformed baseball program into national power

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 3, 2012

Firmly posted in Alex Box Stadium's right-field bleachers, a gigantic snarling tiger draws the eye toward LSU baseball's long list of accomplishments on a billboard aptly named "the Intimidator." Listed...

Baseball: Aaron Nola to miss Florida series

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
April 2, 2012

Freshman pitcher Aaron Nola will not start this weekend against No. 1 Florida as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his throwing shoulder. Nola will rest for three or four days before traveling with the...

Baseball: Rhymes, pitching staff pick up awards

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 2, 2012

LSU players took home a pair of weekly awards after posting a 4-0 record last week, including a sweep of No. 3 Arkansas. Junior outfielder Raph Rhymes earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Week...

Softball: LSU sweeps Arkansas, 3-2, in late-game rally Sunday

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
April 1, 2012

The LSU softball team pulled off a late-game rally Sunday to secure a sweep of Arkansas and capture its 11th straight victory. The Tigers jumped out to a first-inning lead after senior shortstop Juliana...

LSU sophomore catcher Ty Ross (26) rounds third base March 30 during the Tigers' 10-6 win against the University of Arkansas in Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Mainieri, Tigers can’t avoid double plays against Hogs

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
April 1, 2012

Lost in the excitement generated by sweeping the No. 3 team in the country was the continuation of a disturbing trend. LSU's hitters grounded into two double plays Sunday, one of which killed a potential...