Da Boot Sports
5/16/2026
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - The Florida Gators took out the brooms and got the sweep over LSU on Saturday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium/ Skip Bertman Field in front of 11, 036 Tiger fans to end the regular season. 

   Zac Cowan got the start on the bump and only went three innings, giving up four runs on seven hits. He struck out four. Once again, Jay Johnson used several pitchers in the contest, but none were effective against strong SEC competition. Grant Fontenot (2-0) was charged with the loss. 

   Florida's Cade Kurland led off the third inning with a homer over the left field wall. The Gators pushed two more runs across the plate, taking a
​3-0 advantage into the bottom of the frame. 

​   In the bottom of the third, Cade Arrambide launched a two out, solo home run over the right center field wall. 3-1, Florida as we moved to the fourth inning. 

   The Gators answered quickly in the top of the fourth, plating a run to extend their lead back to three, 4-1. 

   LSU cut into Florida's lead in the fifth. After Steven Milam fouled out, Derek Curiel singled up the middle. Arrambide stepped to the plate and smashed a home run to center field. Mason Braun then doubled to right center, before Seth Dardar singled to bring him home. After five inning the contest was even at 4-4.

   Florida again bounced back quickly. With a man on base and one out, Hayden Yost hit a two run homer to right field, giving the Gators the lead back, 6-4 in the top of the sixth. 

   The Gators added a three insurance runs in the eighth inning, increasing their lead to, 9-4.

   LSU battled back in the bottom of the eighth. Simpson led off with a double to left field. After Yorke and Stanfield both struck out, Yamin was hit by a pitch. Milam then singled to center field, scoring Simpson and advancing Yamin to second. Curiel was issued a base on balls to load the bases. Arrambide came through with a single to third base, scoring Yamin and moving the other runners up. Braun singled to left field, bringing home Milam and Curiel. We headed to the ninth with Florida leading, 9-8. 

   Florida flexed their muscles in the ninth, scoring six runs, extending the lead to 15-8, as the LSU relief pitching continued to sputter badly. 

   LSU plated three runs in their final at bat for the game's final margin. 

   LSU finishes the regular season, 29-27 overall and 9-21 in SEC play. Next, the Tigers will travel to Hoover, Alabama for the SEC Tournament. They will play on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00pm. The opponent is TBA later today. 
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Da Boot Sports
5/15/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – Florida right-hander Liam Peterson limited LSU to one run through 7.0 innings Friday night, and the ninth-ranked Gators hit four home runs in their 11-1 win over the Tigers in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
 
   Florida improved to 36-18 overall, 17-12 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 29-26 overall and 9-20 in conference play.
 
   The teams conclude the series at 2 p.m. CT Saturday at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in the final game of the regular season. Saturday’s game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   Peterson (2-5) allowed one run on three hits in 7.0 innings with one walk and 11 strikeouts, firing 95 pitches.
 
   “It was a great performance by Peterson,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson, “and if you’re not totally locked in, you’re going to get eaten up.”
 
   LSU starting pitcher Marcos Paz (1-4) was charged with the loss, as he allowed seven runs on four hits in 4.1 innings with four walks and five strikeouts.
 
   The Gators belted four home runs in the contest, including a three-run shot by rightfielder Cash Strayer that gave Florida a 10-1 advantage in the top of the seventh inning.
 
   LSU scored its run in the bottom of the fourth inning, when shortstop Steven Milam launched a solo shot, his ninth homer of the season and his second dinger of the series.
 
  “Some of the decisions we’ve had to make in this series in order to prepare for the SEC Tournament next week have been painful,” Johnson explained. “We’re going to come our ready to play tomorrow to finish the regular season and then turn our focus to next week.
 
   “We’re going to have to play really disciplined baseball next week, one pitch at a time, play as good as we can and stay in the tournament as long as we can.”


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Da Boot Sports
5/14/2026
By: Terrill J. Weil


​   BATON ROUGE, LA - No. 9 Florida came into Alex Box Stadium/Skip Bertman Field and defeated LSU, 11-8 in game one of their SEC series. LSU pitchers struggled all night, giving up 14 free passes at the plate. 

   Danny Lachenmayer got the start on the bump on Thursday night and had a terrible outing. He was unable to make it out of the first inning, giving up six runs on four hits. He walked three and struck out one. Lachenmayer (2-1) was charged with the loss. LSU used seven pitchers in the contest. 

   The Gators jumped all over Lachenmayer in the first inning. Back to back singles, followed by a base on balls, loaded the bases with no outs. Ethan Surowiec then blasted a grand slam over the right field wall. A double and back to back walks loaded the bases again, this time with two outs, forcing Jay Johnson to go to his bullpen very early in the contest. Reagan Ricken entered the game and immediately gave up a single allowing the Gators to plate two more runs. We headed to the bottom of the first with Florida leading, 6-0.

   LSU got things going in the bottom of the third. Chris Stanfield singled to the shortstop. Mason Braun singled up the middle, moving Stanfield to third. Stanfield was then able to score on a wild pitch. Braun advanced to second on the play. Omar Serna grounded out to move Braun to third with one out. Derek Curiel doubled down the right field line, bringing Braun home. Cade Arrambide then stepped to the plate and singled to center field to score Curiel. Florida was able to turn a double play to get back into the dug out. As we moved to the fourth inning, Florida now led, 6-3. 

​   The Gators were able to plate a run in the fourth, increasing their advantage to 7-3. 

​   Florida added another run in the top of the fifth. 8-3, Gators. 

   Steven Milam hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, cutting the Gator lead to, 8-4.

   A sloppy pitching job by DJ Primeaux in the seventh allowed Florida to add two more runs to their lead. 10-4, Gators.

   Florida plated another run in the top of the eighth, increasing their lead to 11-4.

   In the eighth Omar Serna Jr. launched a solo home run and the Tigers loaded the bases but only plated one more run out of the opportunity. 11-6, Gators as we headed to the ninth. LSU. scored two runs in the ninth before running out of gas. 

   The Tigers fall to 29-25 overall and 9-19 in SEC play. Next, LSU and Florida will meet in game two on Friday, May 15 at 6:30pm. 


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​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/10/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   ATHENS, Ga. – Designated hitter Daniel Jackson and centerfielder Rylan Lujo combined for nine RBI Sunday, leading fifth-ranked Georgia to a 12-1 win over LSU at Foley Field.
 
   Georgia improved to 41-11 overall, 21-6 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 29-24 overall and 9-18 in conference play.
 
   The Tigers return to action at 6:30 p.m. CT Thursday when they play host to Florida in Game 1 of a three-game SEC series in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. Thursday’s game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   “Georgia won the moments in this series,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “They’re going to score, so you’ve got to capitalize against them when you have scoring opportunities on offense.”
 
   Georgia starting pitcher Caden Aoki (8-0) was the winner, limiting LSU to one run on four hits in 5.0 innings with two walks and seven strikeouts.
 
   LSU right-hander Casan Evans (2-3), making his first appearance since April 17 versus Texas A&M, started the game Sunday and was charged with the loss, working 1.2 innings and allowing four runs on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
 
   “I thought Casan’s stuff looked great, and that’s good for him from a health standpoint,” Johnson said. “He’s a guy that the more he pitches, the better he is, so there might have been a little bit of rust, but I thought he competed fine.”
 
   Georgia struck for four runs in the bottom of the second inning in an outburst highlighted by Jackson’s two-out, two-run single and an RBI single by second baseman Ryan Black.
 
   The Tigers narrowed the gap to 4-1 in the third when designated hitter Omar Serna Jr. delivered an RBI single.
 
   Georgia extended its lead to 7-1 in the fourth as Jackson launched a two-run homer and centerfielder Lujo lined a run-scoring single.
 
   Lujo unloaded a grand slam in the fifth, giving the Bulldogs an 11-1 advantage.
 

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Da Boot Sports
5/9/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   ATHENS, Ga. – Fifth-ranked Georgia struck for eight runs in the second inning Saturday night to take an 8-0 lead, and the Bulldogs went on to post a 13-8 win over LSU at Foley Field.
 
   Georgia improved to 40-11 overall, 20-6 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 29-23 overall and 9-17 in conference play.
 
   The teams will conclude the series at 2 p.m. CT Sunday in a game that will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and televised on the SEC Network.
 
   “Georgia is the best offense in college baseball,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “They just put together great at-bats; their power is one thing, but the difficulty in striking them out has probably what has impressed me the most.”
 
   Georgia reliever Paul Farley (6-1) earned the win, firing 3.2 scoreless innings with three hits, two walks and three strikeouts.
 
   LSU starting pitcher Marcos Paz (1-3) was charged with the loss, as he allowed seven runs on five hits in 1.1 innings with four walks and one strikeout.
 
   Georgia erupted for eight runs in the bottom of second inning in an outburst highlighted by a grand slam from third baseman Michael O’Shaughnessy and a two-run homer by designated hitter Jordy Oriach.
 
   A three-run double by LSU catcher Cade Arrambide in the top of the third inning narrowed the gap to 8-3.
 
   Georgia, however, scored two runs in both the fifth and sixth innings, extending its advantage to 12-3.
 
   The Tigers scored four runs in the eighth, as leftfielder Chris Stanfield blasted a three-run homer – his third dinger of the season – and second baseball Jack Ruckert provided an RBI groundout.
 
   O’Shaugnessy’s second homer of the game, a solo shot, in the bottom of the eighth increased the Bulldogs’ lead to 13-7.
 
   LSU added a run in the ninth inning when centerfielder Derek Curiel doubled and later scored from third base on a wild pitch.
 

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​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/8/2026
By: Terrill J. Weil


   ATHENS. GA - LSU played well against Georgia, but fell short, 11-8 on Friday night in Athens. The Tigers led for most of the contest, but once again, the LSU bull pen simply couldn't protect the lead. Georgia's explosive offensive hit four home runs in the game. 

   William Schmidt took the bump for the Bayou Bengals and went four innings, giving up five runs on four hits. He walked five and struck out six. Deven Sheerin (3-2) was charged with the loss. 

   Mason Braun led off the contest with a single. Omar Serna grounded out to advance Braun to second. Derek Curiel was walked. Cade Arrambide was issued a base on balls to load the bases with only one out. Steven Milam singled to right field, bringing Braun and Curiel home. Georgia would get back into the dugout with LSU leading, 2-0. 

   Georgia answered in the bottom of the first when Daniel Jackson blasted a solo home run to dead center field. Schmidt began to really struggle, hitting two batters, then walking two in a row, allowing the Bulldogs to plate another run to tie the game at 2-2. We headed to the second inning even at two. 

   LSU had another productive inning at the plate in the top of the third. Serna led off with a homer over the center field wall. Curiel singled to center field. Arrambide then launched a two run homer to left center field. John Pearson then blasted a solo homer to left field. We moved to the bottom of the frame with LSU now leading, 6-2. 

   The Bulldogs plated a run to cut the LSU advantage to 6-3 as we headed to the fourth inning. 

   William Patrick started the fourth inning with a base on balls. Tanner Reaves then singled to right field. Serna was then hit by a pitch to load the bases with only one out. Curiel hit a sacrifice fly to bring a run home. But the one run was all LSU could manage. We headed to the bottom of the fourth inning with the Tigers leading, 7-3. 

   Georgia added another run in the bottom of the fourth. 7-4, Bayou Bengals as the fourth inning came to an end. 

   Deven Sheerin replaced Schmidt early in the bottom of the fifth inning and gave up back to back home runs. Kolby branch hit a two run homer to center field, then Ryan Black stepped to the plate and smashed a solo shot to center field. The inning ended with the game in a 7-7 tie.

   Tanner Reaves led off the sixth inning with a base on balls. Braun then singled to center field. After a Serna struck out, Curiel singled to right field to load the bases with one out. The Bulldogs were able to turn a questionable double play to end the LSU frame. 

   The Bulldogs plated a run in the sixth to take an 8-7 lead. 

   Milam led off the seventh with a base on balls. Pearson grounded out, advancing Milam to second. Milam was then able to move to third on a wild pitch. With one out, Ruckert grounded out, scoring Milam from third. We headed to the bottom of the seventh in an 8-8 tie. 

   Tre Phelps blasted a three run homer over the left field wall to give Georgia an 11-8 advantage as we moved to the eighth inning. 

   This was a big game for LSU. The loss increases the pressure on the Tigers to win the next two against the top team in the SEC. 

   LSU falls to 29-22 overall and 9-16 in the SEC. Next, the Tigers and Dawgs will play game two on Saturday, May 9 at 6:00pm.


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Da Boot Sports
5/5/2026
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU defeated Tulane, 13-6 on Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium/Skip Bertman Field in their final mid-week contest of the season. 

   Danny Lachenmayer (2-0) got the start on the bump for the Tigers and went three innings, giving up one run on four hits while striking out five. He would earned the win. 

   Mason Braun led off the bottom of the first with a base on balls. Braun was able to advance to second on a wild pitch. Cade Arrambide then launched a home run over the center field wall. Next, Derek Curiel was issued a base on balls. Steven Milam doubled down the right field line, scoring Curiel. John Pearson then doubled to right center field to bring Milam home. Seth Dardar singled to left field to score Pearson. Still no outs. After Jack Ruckert flied out, Dardar stole second base and was able to move up to third on a throwing error by the catcher. William Patrick grounded out to bring Dardar home. The first inning came to an end with LSU leading, 6-0. 

   In the bottom of the second, Arrambide was issued a one out walk. Curiel then doubled to left center, advancing Arrambide to third. Milam stepped to the plate and doubled down the right field line, scoring Arrambide and Curiel. Dardar singled to bring Milam home. We headed to the third with LSU now up, 9-0. 

​   The Green Wave was able to plate a run in the top of the third inning. 9-1, Fighting Tigers. 

   Tulane plated two more runs in the fourth and two in the fifth, cutting the LSU advantage to 9-5.

   LSU responded by manufacturing a run in the fifth, then another one in the sixth, to extend their lead to, 11-5. 

   Curiel led off the bottom of the seventh reaching safely on a bunt. After Milam flied out to left field, Pearson stepped to the plate and blasted a two run homer over the left field wall, increasing the Bayou Bengals' lead to 13-5 as we moved to the eighth inning. 

   Tulane's Nate Johnson led off the eighth inning with a solo homer to right field to conclude the night's scoring. 13-6, victory for LSU!

   With the win, LSU improves to 29-21.  Next up, the Tigers will travel to Athens to play a huge SEC series against the Georgia Bulldogs. Game one will be on Friday, May 8 at 5:00pm. 

   
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Da Boot Sports
5/3/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU senior right-hander Zac Cowan blanked South Carolina through 6.0 innings on Sunday as the Tigers defeated the Gamecocks, 7-0, in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field to complete a sweep of three-game series.
 
   LSU improved to 29-21 overall with its fourth straight victory, and the Tigers moved to 9-15 in the SEC. South Carolina dropped to 22-27 overall and 7-17 in conference play.
 
   The Tigers return to action at 6:30 p.m. CT Tuesday when they play host to Tulane in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   “Our players did a great job today, I’m very proud of them,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “We played three baseball games in the span of about 28 hours, and we needed to win these games. The way they played this weekend makes Tuesday’s game important, and they earned the right to have Tuesday’s game matter, and I’m excited about that.”
 
   Cowan (3-3) fired 6.0 shutout innings on Sunday, limiting South Carolina to two hits with one walk and seven strikeouts.
 
   “Zac is a special player, one of my favorite players that I’ve ever coached in my entire career,” Johnson said. “He’s just a winner; it was an important game today, the team needed him to give everything he had, and he did. He really came through and really simplified the game for us.”
 
   Relievers Santiago Garcia and Gavin Guidry combined to complete the shutout, scattering three hits over the final 3.0 innings with two walks and four strikeouts.
 
   South Carolina starting pitcher Alex Valentin (1-3) was charged with the loss, as he allowed three runs on four hits in 4.0 innings with two walks and six strikeouts.
 
   LSU opened the scoring in the bottom of the third inning when designated hitter Omar Serna Jr. launched a two-run homer, his seventh dinger of the season.
 
   The Tigers extended the lead to 4-0 in the fifth when catcher Cade Arrambide lifted a sacrifice fly, and pinch hitter Tanner Reaves delivered an RBI single.
 
   LSU added two more runs in the sixth, as the Tigers capitalized on a South Carolina error and Serna Jr. produced a run-scoring groundout.
 
   Second baseman Jack Ruckert’s RBI single in the seventh increased the margin to 7-0.
 

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​*John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/2/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – Freshman right-hander Marcos Paz limited South Carolina to one run through 5.0 innings Saturday night, pacing LSU to a 7-3 win over South Carolina and a sweep of an SEC doubleheader in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
 
   Sophomore right-hander William Schmidt fired 6.0 innings in Game 1 and allowed just one run on five hits, as the Tigers posted a 6-1 victory over the Gamecocks in Saturday’s opener.
 
   LSU improved to 27-21 overall, 8-15 in the SEC, while South Carolina dropped to 22-26 overall and 7-16 in conference play.
 
   The teams conclude the series at 2 p.m. CT Sunday in a game that will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   “These were the best games our team has played this season,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson, “and I’m really proud of our players for playing a really clean brand of baseball with solid fundamentals. We were very team-oriented and reached the standard at which we want to operate.”
 
   Paz (1-2) earned his first career collegiate victory, allowing one run on just one hit in 5.0 innings with three walks and eight strikeouts. Right-hander Deven Sheerin worked the final 4.0 innings – allowing just two unearned runs – to pick up his fourth save of the season.
 
   “Marcos was outstanding today and gave us a tremendous start,” Johnson said. “That’s what is going to happen here for the next three years with him. He’s got his arm back up and re-booted following Tommy John surgery (as a high school senior), and he gave us exactly what we needed today.”
 
   The Tigers collected 13 hits in Game 2, including a two-run homer by first baseman Mason Braun and a solo shot by catcher Cade Arrambide, his 14th dinger of the year.
 
    Arrambide also singled twice and scored three runs, and designated hitter Omar Serna Jr. was 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and an RBI.
 
   South Carolina starting pitcher Brandon Stone (5-3) was charged with the loss in the nightcap, as he surrendered four runs on six hits in 4.1 innings with one walk and one strikeout.
 
   Schmidt (5-4) pitched brilliantly in Game 1, giving up just one run on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts, firing 97 pitches. Right-hander Grant Fontenot recorded his third save of the season, blanking the Gamecocks over the final 3.0 innings with one hit, no walks and four strikeouts.
 
   “William did a great job today in controlling the count,” Johnson said. “When he got behind, he was able to come back, get some swings, and get some weak contact.”
 
    Arrambide, centerfielder Derek Curiel and shortstop Steven Milam each delivered two RBI to lead the Tigers’ offense in the opening game.
 
    South Carolina starter Amp Phillips (3-6) was charged with the loss after allowing six runs – five earned – on eight hits in 6.0 innings with four walks and three strikeouts.
 

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Da Boot Sports
4/28/2026
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU defeated Southeastern Louisiana 12-4 on Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium/Skip Bertman Field in front of 10,367 Tiger fans.  Zac Cowan had a solid pitching performance in the middle innings and Danny Lachenmayer (2-0) earned the win for the Tigers. 

   Another terrible start on the bump for LSU as starting pitcher Reagan Ricken struggled from the first pitch of the contest, giving up a walk, an infield single and hit a batter to load the bases with no outs. Jay Johnson went quickly to the bull pen, brining in Danny Lachenmayer. A sacrifice fly to left field scored a run for the Lions. Lachenmayer was able to get LSU back into the dugout with no more damage done. We moved to the bottom of the opening frame with Southeastern on top, 1-0. 

   LSU answered. Mason Braun started things with a one out single to left field. Derek Curiel doubled down the right field line, moving Braun to third. A wild pitch allowed Braun to score and advanced Curiel to third. Cade Arrambide then singled to right field bringing Curiel home. The first inning came to an end with LSU leading, 2-1. 

   The Lions wasted little time retaking the lead. With two men on and two outs, Alex Perry smashed a three run homer over the left field wall to give SLU a 4-2 advantage. 

   LSU began the bottom of the second with Jack Ruckert leading off with a base on balls. William Patrick followed with a walk. Tanner Reaves flied out to right field, advancing Ruckert to third. Braun singled up the middle to score Ruckert. Patrick moved to third and Braun to second on the throw. Omar Serna grounded out, brining Patrick home to score. Curiel then doubled to right center to score Braun. The second inning ended with LSU leading, 5-4. 

   The Tigers added to their lead in the fifth when Derek Curiel blasted a solo home run over the right center field wall. 6-4, Fighting Tigers as we headed to the sixth inning. 

   Ruckert started the bottom of the sixth inning with a double to right center field. Patrick then grounded out to advance Ruckert to third. Reaves singled to center field to bring Ruckert home. LSU now lead, 7-4 as we headed to the seventh inning. 

   Curiel got things going in the seventh with a one out walk, then quickly stole second base. Arrambide was issued a base on balls. Steven Milam then singled up the middle, scoring Curiel and advancing Arrambide to second base. Daniel Harden walked to load the bases with only one out. Ruckert doubled down the right field line to plate two more runs for the Tigers. Patrick then grounded out to the pitcher to score Harden. Ruckert was also able to score on the play thanks to a throwing error. We headed to the eighth inning with LSU leading, 12-4. 

   Zion Theophilous entered the game in the ninth to finish off the Lions for the victory.

   LSU improves to 25-21 with the win. Next up, the Tigers will host South Carolina for a three game SEC sreies. Game one will be on Friday, May 1 at 6:30pm. 
   

   **Please be sure to go to our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel every Monday night at 8pm CST for our live podcast, 'Talking Tigers with Da Boot Sports!'... We will be talking LSU Men's & Women's Basketball and LSU Baseball.. Make sure you tune in for a great show!  Thank You for your support!  GEAUX TIGERS!!!

   **Then, Don't forget to watch our new LSU baseball podcast, 'CHASING OMAHA with SZN' every Wednesday night at 8:00pm on our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel....
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​*John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
4/26/2026
By: Terrill J. Weil


   STARKVILLE, MS - Mississippi State defeated LSU 13-8 on Sunday afternoon to complete the weekend sweep over the Fighting Tigers. A Fighting Tigers baseball team that at the moment is a pretty bad baseball team and in my opinion, has hit rock bottom. LSU led early in all three games this weekend against the Bulldogs, but fell apart with poor play late in each contest.  

​   Marcos Paz started on the bump for the Bayou Bengals and went three innings, giving up three runs on two hits. He walked three and struck out two. Deven Sheerin (3-1) charged with the loss. LSU used eight different pitchers in the game and none were effective. 

   Just like on Friday and Saturday, LSU jumped out to an early lead. Mason Braun led off the game with a single to center field. Omar Serna was hit by a pitch, then Cade Arrambide homered down the right field line. 3-0 Tigers as we moved to the bottom of the first inning. 

   State answered in the bottom of the second. A walk and a single put two men on base with two outs. Ace Reese then homered to right field to tie the contest at 3-3. 

   The Fighting Tigers were able to retake the lead in the third. Arrambide lead off with a base on balls. Steven Milam stepped to the plate and blasted a two run homer over the right field wall. LSU now led, 5-3 as we headed to the bottom of the frame,. 

   In the fifth inning, LSU went into a complete meltdown. The pitching collapsed, the defense was poor and the offensive attack at the plate was nonexistent. Mississippi State smelled blood in the water and took full advantage. State score two runs in the fifth, four in the sixth, two in the seventh and two in the eighth to pull away from the Bayou Bengals for the convincing victory. 

   LSU now drops to 24-21 overall and 6-15 in conference play. Next Up the Tigers will host Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30pm. 

   
   **Please be sure to go to our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel every Monday night at 8pm CST for our live podcast, 'Talking Tigers with Da Boot Sports!'... We will be talking LSU Men's & Women's Basketball and LSU Baseball.. Make sure you tune in for a great show!  Thank You for your support!  GEAUX TIGERS!!!

   **Then, Don't forget to watch our new LSU baseball podcast, 'CHASING OMAHA with SZN' every Wednesday night at 8:00pm on our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel....

​*John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
​4/25/2026
By: Terrill J. Weil


   STARKVILLE, MS - LSU blew another lead against Mississippi State on Saturday night, falling to the Bulldogs, 9-8. With the win, Mississippi State wins the series and will look for a sweep on Sunday afternoon. 

   William Schmidt got the start for LSU and had a solid night, going four innings. He gave up two runs on three hits, walked three and struckout five. LSU used six total pitchers on the night. Grant Fontenot (0-1) was charged with the loss. 

   The Tigers struck early. Mason Braun led off the contest with a walk. Derek Curiel grounded out to advance Braun to second. Omar Serna the doubled down the third base line to score Braun. Cade Arrambide stepped to the plate and hit a two run homer to right field. We moved to the bottom of the first with LSU leading, 3-0. 

   Mississippi State responded in the bottom of the frame when Ace Reese smashed a solo homer over the right center field wall. The first inning ended with ;LSU on top, 3-1. 

   The Bulldogs were able to plate a run in the fourth, cutting the LSU lead to 3-2. 

   LSU answered in the top of the fifth. Curiel singled up the middle with one out. He then advanced to second on a fly out by Serna. Arrambide then doubled down the third base line scoring Curiel. State intentionally walked Steven Milam, putting runners on first and second with two outs. Edward Yamin stepped to the plate and homered over the right field wall. We headed to the bottom of the fifth with LSU now leading, 7-2. 

​   In the bottom of the seventh, LSU pitching began to sputter. With the bases loaded and no outs, Jacob Parker hit a grand slam to right field to tie the contest at 7-7. 

   LSU's meltdown carried over into the eighth inning, as State plated two runs to take the lead, 9-7. 

   Omar Serna homered to right field to cut the lead to 9-8. 

   The Tigers drop to a dismal, 24-20 overall and 6-14 in the SEC. Next, LSU and State will play game three on Sunday, April 25 at 1:00pm. 

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   **Please be sure to go to our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel every Monday night at 8pm CST for our live podcast, 'Talking Tigers with Da Boot Sports!'... We will be talking LSU Men's & Women's Basketball and LSU Baseball.. Make sure you tune in for a great show!  Thank You for your support!  GEAUX TIGERS!!!

   **Then, Don't forget to watch our new LSU baseball podcast, 'CHASING OMAHA with SZN' every Wednesday night at 8:00pm on our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel....

​*John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
4/24/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   STARKVILLE, Miss. – Catcher Kevin Milewski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning Friday to lift No. 15 Mississippi State to a 10-8 win over LSU at Dudy Noble Field.
 
   Mississippi State improved to 32-10 overall, 11-8 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 24-19 overall and 6-13 in conference play.
 
   The teams resume the series at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday in a game that will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and televised by ESPN2.
 
   MSU reliever Dane Burns (2-0) was credited with the win, as he worked a scoreless top of the 11th inning with one walk and two strikeouts.
 
   LSU reliever Zac Cowan (1-3) was charged with the loss, as he allowed two runs on two hits in 2.0 innings with one walk and two strikeouts.
 
   “I’m proud of the team, we had four freshmen in the lineup tonight, and a lot of pitchers contributed, but we just didn’t do enough to win,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “The competitiveness, the fight, the care level with all we’ve gone through, I’m good with that. We need to play better, but I can live with this game tonight.”:
 
   LSU scored three runs in the top of the first inning as catcher Omar Serna Jr. and shortstop Steven Milam lined RBI singles, and first baseman Mason Braun produced an RBI groundout.
 
   Mississippi State responded by narrowing the gap to 3-2 in the bottom of the first when first baseman Blake Bevis launched a two-run homer,
his fifth dinger of the year.
 
   Serna Jr.’s solo homer in the third – his fourth dinger of the year – increased the Tigers’ lead to 4-2.
 
   Third baseman Ace Reese unloaded his 13th homer of the year for the Bulldogs to reduce the deficit to 4-3.
 
   LSU extended its lead to 7-3 in the fourth when the Tigers capitalized on a pair of Mississippi State errors, and Milam delivered a two-run single.
 
   The Bulldogs answered with a run in the bottom of the fourth when second baseman Gehrig Frei slapped an RBI single.
 
   Mississippi State added a single run in the fifth on a home run by designated hitter Noah Sullivan, and then tied the game with two runs in the sixth without recording a base hit, taking advantage of a error, three walks, a hit batter and a wild pitch.
 
   LSU regained the lead in the top of the ninth when rightfielder William Patrick delivered a two-out RBI single, but the Bulldogs tied the game at 8-8 in the bottom of the ninth on a two-out run-scoring single by shortstop Ryder Goodson.
 
   Leftfielder Bryce Chance singled for Mississippi State with one out in the 11th, and after Cowan struck out Woodson for the second out, Milewski hit his eighth homer of the season to end the game.
 

   **Please be sure to go to our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel every Monday night at 8pm CST for our live podcast, 'Talking Tigers with Da Boot Sports!'... We will be talking LSU Men's & Women's Basketball and LSU Baseball.. Make sure you tune in for a great show!  Thank You for your support!  GEAUX TIGERS!!!

   **Then, Don't forget to watch our new LSU baseball podcast, 'CHASING OMAHA with SZN' every Wednesday night at 8:00pm on our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel....
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​*John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
4/21/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning Tuesday night to erase a 4-2 deficit, as the Tigers posted a 10-7 over New Orleans in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
 
   LSU improved to 24-18 on the season, while UNO dropped to 17-26.
 
   The Tigers return to action at 6 p.m. CT Friday when they face Mississippi State in Game 1 of an SEC series in Starkville, Miss. Friday’s game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   LSU reliever Connor Benge (2-0) was credited with the win, as he recorded the final out of the top of the fifth inning with a strikeout prior to the Tigers’ outburst in the bottom of the frame.
 
   UNO reliever Luke Hymel (1-1) was charged with the loss, as he allowed seven runs on five hits in 0.2 inning with two walks and one strikeout.
 
   All seven runs scored by LSU in the fifth inning came with two outs, as the Tigers sent 11 batters to the plate.
 
   “We had four two-out RBI hits in that inning, and that’s awesome,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “I don’t recall a lot of those types of innings, so that was great to see. We just had really quality competitive at-bats.”
 
   The uprising was highlighted by a two-run double by shortstop Steven Milam, a two-run single by designated hitter Omar Serna Jr., an RBI single by pinch hitter Mason Braun and a two-run single by second baseman Jack Ruckert.
 
   The Tigers scored the first run of the game in the third inning when rightfielder William Patrick lined an RBI double. After UNO plated two runs in the top of the fourth, catcher Cade Arrambide launched his 11th homer of the season in the bottom of the frame to tie the contest at 2-2.



    **Please be sure to go to our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel every Monday night at 8pm CST for our live podcast, 'Talking Tigers with Da Boot Sports!'... We will be talking LSU Men's & Women's Basketball and LSU Baseball.. Make sure you tune in for a great show!  Thank You for your support!  GEAUX TIGERS!!!

   **Then, Don't forget to watch our new LSU baseball podcast, 'CHASING OMAHA with SZN' every Wednesday night at 8:00pm on our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel....
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​*John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
4/19/2026
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – Texas A&M scored five runs through the first four innings Sunday, and the Aggies held on for a 5-2 win over LSU in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
 
   Texas A&M improved to 31-7 overall, 12-5 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 23-18 overall and 6-12 in conference play.
 
   The Tigers return to action at 6:30 p.m. CT Tuesday when they play host to New Orleans in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   “We are certainly not where we want to be at this juncture, and not where we expect to be” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “The only way I know how to move forward is through hard work. We will have some individual meetings, put together plans for our players and help them apply it to the games.”
 
   Texas A&M reliever Gavin Lyons (7-0) picked up his second win of the series, working 2.2 scoreless innings with no hits, two walks and two strikeouts.
 
   LSU starting pitcher Zac Cowan (1-2) was charged with the loss, as he allowed four runs on three hits in 2.2 innings with three walks and one strikeout.
 
   The LSU bullpen blanked the Aggies over the final five innings as Deven Sheerin, Santiago Garcia and Gavin Guidry contributed to the relief effort.
 
   Sheerin entered the game in the third inning and worked 4.1 innings, limiting Texas A&M to one run on three hits with no walks and nine strikeouts.
 
   Garcia and Guidry each fired 1.0 scoreless inning and combined to allow no hits with two walks and four strikeouts.
 
   Centerfielder Caden Sorrell’s solo homer in the first inning gave the Aggies a 1-0 lead, and after adding a run in the second, Texas A&M increased the advantage to 4-0 in the third when second baseman Chris Hacopian launched a two-run blast.
 
   First baseman Gavin Grahovac’s RBI single in the fourth widened the margin to 5-0.
 
   LSU narrowed the deficit to 5-2 in the eighth, as designated hitter Cade Arrambide unloaded a solo homer, and centerfielder Derek Curiel later scored from third base on a passed ball.
 

   **Please be sure to go to our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel every Monday night at 8pm CST for our live podcast, 'Talking Tigers with Da Boot Sports!'... We will be talking LSU Men's & Women's Basketball and LSU Baseball.. Make sure you tune in for a great show!  Thank You for your support!  GEAUX TIGERS!!!

   **Then, Don't forget to watch our new LSU baseball podcast, 'CHASING OMAHA with SZN' every Wednesday night at 8:00pm on our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel....
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