Da Boot Sports
2/28/2025
LSU Sports Communications
​By: William Franques


   ​FRISCO, Texas – Leftfielder Josh Pearson lined a 10th-inning single to break a 5-5 tie and spark a three-run outburst, as second-ranked LSU posted an 8-5 win over Kansas State in the opening game of the Frisco College Classic at Riders Field.
 
   LSU improved to 9-1 on the season with its fourth straight win, while Kansas State dropped to 4-5 as its three-game win streak ended.
 
   The Tigers return to action at 4 p.m. CT Saturday when they face Nebraska in Riders Field. The game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on D1Baseball.com.
 
   The game was tied 5-5 in the top of the 10th inning when LSU shortstop Steven Milam led off with a single, and he advanced to third base when Kansas State second baseman Shintaro Inoue misplayed a grounder by rightfielder Jake Brown.
 
   Pearson followed with a single into center field, scoring Milam with the go-ahead run. Second baseman Daniel Dickinson delivered a two-out, two run single later in the inning to extend the Tigers’ lead to 8-5.
 
   Dickinson led LSU’s 11-hit output by going 2-for-4 at the plate with a three-run homer and six RBI.
 
   The Tigers made two spectacular defensive plays in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the game into extra innings. Kansas State third baseman Dee Kennedy attempted to score from first base on DH Seth Dardar’s one-out double into left field, but he was thrown out at the plate when Pearson fielded the ball and fired it to Milam, who threw a perfect strike to catcher Luis Hernandez.
 
   With Dardar at second base, rightfielder Nick English followed with sharply hit ground ball to the right side, where Dickinson made a diving stop and threw English out at first base to end the inning.

   “I think the story is just how our guys continued to compete in the game,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “We showed great character and played with great fundamentals. We got some big hits last, but the story of the game is our defense in the ninth inning.
 
   “We don’t get a chance to win the game in extra innings if we don’t play defense. We have a lot of good athletes on the team, and it’s manifested itself into some really good defense.”
 
   LSU reliever Casan Evans (1-0) was credited with the win, as he worked the final two innings, allowing no runs with three hits, one walk and three strikeouts.
 
   Kansas State reliever Blake Dean (1-1) was charged with the loss, allowing two runs – one earned – on three hits in 2.0 innings with one walk and two strikeouts.
 
   LSU starting pitcher Kade Anderson recorded 10 strikeouts in a career-long 5.1 innings. Anderson allowed two runs on three hits with three walks, firing 92 pitches.
 
   “I’m proud of the way we played today and continuing the process of developing who we are,” Johnson said. “I really like how we’re trending.”

​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
2/26/2025
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   ARLINGTON, Texas – Second baseman Daniel Dickinson homered and drove in three runs Wednesday night, and starting pitcher Conner Ware threw 4.0 perfect innings as second-ranked LSU posted a 7-3 win over No. 17 Dallas Baptist at Globe Life Field.
 
   LSU improved to 8-1 on the season, while DBU dropped to 6-2.
 
   The Tigers return to action at 2 p.m. CT Friday when they face Kansas State in the opening game of the Frisco College Baseball Classic at Riders Park in Frisco, Texas. The game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on D1Baseball.com.
 
   “I thought it was a great game for our team,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “I love that so many guys are able to make a positive contribution. I thought we were really tough-minded; we had a little bit of adversity, but the response and the togetherness of our players were outstanding. We have something really good going with this team right now.”
 
   Ware retired the first 12 batters he faced before allowing a leadoff homer in the fifth to DBU catcher Grant Jay. Ware, who exited the game after the home run, threw 60 pitches over 4.0 innings with no walks and six strikeouts.
 
   LSU right-hander Zac Cowan (1-0), who relieved Ware in the fifth inning, earned the win as he limited the Patriots to two runs – one earned – on two hits in 3.0 innings with one walk and five strikeouts.
 
   Reliever Casan Evans posted his second save of the season, firing 2.0 shutout innings with no hits, no walks and two strikeouts.
 
   DBU starting pitcher Ryan Boberg (0-1) was charged with the loss, as he allowed one run on four hits in 4.0 innings with one walk and three strikeouts.
 
   LSU leadoff hitter Derek Curiel sparked the Tigers’ 12-hit offensive attack by reaching base five times in six plate appearances. He was 2-for-3 at the plate with one double, three runs, two walks and one hit-by-pitch.
 
   LSU grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Curiel led off with a walk and scored on a double by first baseman Jared Jones.
 
   The Tigers erupted for three runs in the fifth as pinch hitter Ethan Frey smacked an RBI single, and Dickinson launched a two-run homer, his second dinger of the year.
 
   DBU responded with three runs in the bottom of the fifth as catcher Grant Jay blasted a solo homer and designated hitter Jake Bennett unloaded a two-run dinger.
 
   LSU extended its lead to 7-3 in the sixth when Dickinson was credited with an RBI on a sharp infield grounder, and catcher Luis Hernandez contributed a sacrifice fly.
 
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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
2/24/2025
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU played host to Nicholls State on Monday night at Alex Box Stadium/Skip Bertman Field and came away with a 13-3 ten run rule victory in the seventh inning.

   Freshman William Schmidt got the start for LSU on the bump and went 4.2 innings, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out three.


   Nicholls made some noise in the first inning as they started the game with back to back singles. A fielding error loaded the bases with one out. A sacrifice fly to deep right field scored a run from third. LSU was able to get out of the frame without any more damage done. We headed to the bottom of the first with Nicholls up, 1-0.
  
   The Tigers answered in the bottom of the frame.  With two outs, Jared Jones walked. Josh Pearson was then hit by a pitch. Daniel Dickinson stepped to the plate and single to left field, scoring Jones and moving Pearson to second. Ashton Larson drew a base on balls to load the bases. Cade Arrambide walked to bring in a run. Steven Milam then singled up the middle to bring home two more runs. As the game moved to the second inning, LSU now held a 4-1 lead.
  
   LSU added a run to their lead. After back to back fly outs to start the bottom of the second, Jared Jones blasted a solo home run over the left field wall. 5-1 Tigers as we headed to the third inning.
  
   Nicholls got a threat going in the fifth. Irvin for the Colonels singled to center field. He was able to advance to second, to third and then score on back to back to back wild pitches.  DJ Primeaux would replace the struggling Schmidt to try and finish the top of the fifth. Primeaux would issue a base on balls and give up a single against the first two batters that he faced. But would get the final out to end the threat.
  
   Dickinson led off the bottom of the fifth being hit by a pitch. He then advanced to second on a wild pitch. Arrambide drew a walk. Milam then smashed a three run homer over the left field wall.  With still only one out, Chris Stanfield doubled down the left field line. Curiel singled to bring the speedy Stanfield home. Curiel moved to second on the throw home, then advanced to third on a wild pitch. Jared Jones singled to center field to bring Curiel home. Jones would then steal second, but would be stranded there as the inning ended with LSU now up, 10-2.
  
   Jaden Noot replaced Primeaux on the mound late in the sixth inning and got the last out of the frame for LSU. He faced three hitters in the top of the seventh, getting one out and walking two, before being replaced with Maverick Rizy with runners on first and second with one out. A run would score for the Colonels before Rizy could get the Tigers back into the dugout. We headed to the bottom of the seventh with LSU up, 10-3.
  
   Stanfield led off the bottom of the seventh with a single to left field. Michael Braswell III followed with a single to left center, sending Stanfield to third. Runners were now on the corners with no outs. Mic Paul then walked to load the bases. Jared Jones hit a ball to very deep center field that was dropped by the Nicholls center fielder. Two runs scored. LSU now had runner on the corners with still no outs. Mikey Ryan reached on a fielder’s choice, setting up runners on the corners with one out. With the ten run rule in effect for the contest, Mic Paul would score the game ending run from third on a wild pitch. LSU took the victory, 13-3.

​   William Schmidt (1-0) was the winning pitcher for the Bayou Bengals. 
  
   The Tigers improve to 7-1. LSU will now travel to Texas where they will play four games in five days, starting with Dallas Baptist on Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The game will be available on FLOSports network.
   
 

Da Boot Sports
2/22/2025
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – First baseman Jared Jones drove in five runs Saturday, and right-hander Chase Shores pitched 5.0 scoreless innings as second-ranked LSU defeated Omaha, 12-1, to earn a doubleheader split in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
 
   Omaha withstood a furious LSU ninth-inning rally in Game 1, and the Mavericks posted a 5-4 win.
 
   LSU is 6-1 on the season, while Omaha is 2-5. The Tigers return to action at 6 p.m. CT Monday when they play host to Nicholls in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. Monday’s game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   Shores (2-0) blanked the Mavericks through 5.0 innings, scattering three hits while recording two walks and six strikeouts over 84 pitches.
 
   “Chase is excellent, he’s one of the best pitchers in the country,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “He’s pitching with great confidence and great tempo, and he’s throwing all of his pitches for strikes. I thought he was good last weekend, and I thought he was better this weekend.”
 
   Right-hander Zac Cowan followed Shores with two perfect innings that included three strikeouts.
 
   Omaha starting pitcher CJ Hood (0-2) suffered the loss in Game 2, as he was charged with two runs on three hits in 3.0 innings with two walks and three strikeouts.
 
   Jones powered LSU’s 13-hit attack in the nightcap with three hits and five RBI, and shortstop Steven Milam was 3-for-3 at the plate with two runs scored.
 
   Omaha held a 5-0 lead entering the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 1, and the Tigers staged a superb four-run rally, but Omaha reliever Matt Dreher was able to record the final three outs of the game to earn his first save of the season.
 
  Omaha reliever Luke Gainer (1-0) was credited with the win, as he worked 2.1 innings with no runs, no hits, no walks and three strikeouts.
 
   LSU reliever Grant Fontenot (0-1) was charged with the loss, as he allowed two runs after starting the seventh inning in relief of Anthony Eyanson.
 
   Anthony Eyanson delivered a brilliant outing, firing 6.0 scoreless innings and limiting the Mavericks to three hits with two walks and seven strikeouts over 93 pitches.
 
   “I do like what our team has from a character standpoint,” Johnson said. “We need to do a lot of things better, particularly on the offensive side. I do feel like we learned a lot about our team this weekend that will serve us well. I’m really excited about the upcoming week; we really want to get on the field to compete and keep growing.”
 

Photos Below By: Corey Perrillioux

​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
2/22/2025
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - The Tigers fell to Omaha, 5-4 in the first of two games scheduled for Saturday afternoon. LSU had their opportunities early in the contest, but left the bases loaded in the first and second innings. They left a total of 11 runners stranded on base.

   Anthony Eyanson started the bump for LSU. He would pitch well, going 6 innings, giving up no runs on three hits. He walked two and struck out seven.

   LSU struggled at the plate all game long after a poor night of hitting on Friday night. The Tigers didn’t get their first hit of the game until Ashton Larson singled to right center field in the bottom of the eighth..

   Grant Fontenot (0-1) was the losing pitcher for the Tigers..

   Daniel Dickinson started the bottom of the first with a leadoff walk, then advanced to second on a wild pitch. Derek Cruiel then drew a base on balls. After a Jared Jones pop out and an Ethan Frey foul out, Ashton Larson was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Stevan Milam popped out to leave the bases loaded.

   To start the second inning, Trent Burkhalter hit a one out double to right field. Eli Horner drew a walk to put runners on first and second with two outs. Eyanson would register the third out to get out of the jam.

   Jake Brown reached first base on a one out walk. Brown then stole second. Cade Arrambide jogged to first thanks to a base on balls, setting up runners on first and second with one out. Dickinson then walked to load the bases. Back to back pop outs would leave the bases loaded again for the second straight inning.

   The LSU bats remained as cold as the Baton Rouge weather in the bottom of the third, going three up-three down.

   Grant Fontenot replaced Eyanson to start the seventh inning. Fontenot had a shaky start, hitting the first two batters that he faced and was quickly replaced with Connor Benge. The Mavericks found themselves with runners at first and third with no outs after an error by Benge trying to pick off the runner at second. A single to left field would plate a run for the visitors. A wild pitch would bring in another run for the Mavericks. Benge would then issue a walk to put runners at first and third with no outs. Jackson Trout stepped to the plate and launched a three run homer over the left field wall. We headed to the bottom of the seventh with Omaha leading,
5-0.

    LSU finally came alive at the plate in the bottom of the ninth, but fell short, only scoring four runs. The Tigers had Derek Cruiel on third base with only one out but couldn’t bring him home to tie the game.

    LSU falls to 5-1. They will play Omaha again in game two of two of the day at 5:00 pm.

​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
2/21/2025
​By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - The Tigers return to the diamond on Friday afternoon where they defeated the Omaha Mavericks, 4-2. The big surprise of the contest was how well the Omaha pitching staff kept the LSU hitters guessing and under control, limiting the Bayou Bengals to only four runs on seven hits. 
   
   Kade Anderson got the start on the bump for the Tigers and went 5.1 innings, giving up two runs on three hits. He walked two and struck out eight.

   Steven Milam led off the bottom of the second by reaching first on a fielding error by the first baseman. Michael Braswell III walked, putting runners on first and second with no outs. Jake Brown then singled to right field, scoring Milan and advancing Braswell to third. LSU now had runners on the corners with still no outs. Luis Hernandez grounded into a double play, but scored Braswell from third on the play. LSU led 2-0 as we headed to the third inning.

   Braswell started off the fourth with a walk, but was picked off at first.  Jake Brown doubled to left center field. Hernandez then doubled down the left field line, scoring Brown. After four innings, LSU led, 3-0.


   Jared Jones led off the bottom of the fifth with a walk. Larson then drew a base on balls. Next, Dickinson laid down a nice sacrifice punt to advance the runners to second and third. Milam flied out to the second baseman, scoring Jones and moving Larson to third. The game would head to the sixth inning with LSU now up, 4-0.

   The Mavericks’ had their first scoring threat of the day. Anderson walked the leadoff hitter, who advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt. The runner, Beck moved up to third on a passed ball. Anderson then walked Babin. Zipay then singled to left field to score Beck and move Babin to second. Omaha now had runners on first and second with only one out. Trout singled to left to load the bases with only one out. Jay Johnson decided to replace Anderson with Connor Benge. A sacrifice fly would plate another run for the Mavericks. Omaha now had runners on first and second with two outs. Benge would get the final out of the inning to send us to the bottom of the sixth with LSU leading, 4-2.

   Mavrick Rizy entered the game to pitch for the Tigers to start the seventh and would get through the top of the frame with no damage done.

   In the bottom on the seventh, Jones would hit a one out single, followed by a walk by Larson. Dickinson then flied out to deep right center, advancing Jones to third. Milam walked to load the bases with two outs. But the Tigers couldn’t take advantage, leaving the bases loaded. The score still stood at 4-2, LSU as we headed to the eighth inning.

   Casan Evans started the eighth inning on the mound for LSU. He faced four hitters, walked one, struck out three.

   Hernandez would hit a one out double to right field to start the bottom of the eighth. The Tigers left Hernandez stranded, as we headed to the ninth with LSU clinging to a 4-2 lead.

   Evans got the Mavericks out in order for the 4-2 victory.

   The Tigers improve to, 5-0 on the season. On Saturday, Feb. 22, LSU will play Omaha in a double header. First game will begin at 12 noon. The second contest is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm. 

Da Boot Sports
2/18/2025
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - After a successful weekend sweep of Purdue Fort Wayne, the Tigers return to the Box to host Southern on Tuesday afternoon, coming away with a 13-1 run-rule victory.

   Connor Ware started on the bump for LSU and got the win, pitching three innings, giving up no hits, no runs while striking out two and walking one.
   Zac Cowan saw action on the mound, giving up one run on two hits. He struck out three. 

   The Tigers got busy in the bottom of the first. Chris Stanfield singled to the pitcher, then advanced to second on a throwing error. Derek Curiel then singled up the middle to score Stanfield. Curiel moved to second on a throwing error. Jared Jones stepped to the plate and singled to left, moving Cruiel to third base. Curiel would then score from third thanks to a pitcher's balk. We headed to the second inning with LSU up, 2-0. 

   LSU added to their lead in the third. Daniel Dickinson reached first base safely thanks to a throwing error by the third baseman. Then advanced to second on aother throwing error. Ethan Frey singled, moving Dickinson to third. Josh Pearson then flied out to left field to bring Dickinson home. After three innings, the Tigers now led, 3-0. 

   Stanfield drew a leadoff walk to begin the bottom of the fourth. He quickly advanced to second on a wild pitch. Curiel was hit by a pitch. Then Jones was hit by a pitch to load the bases with no outs. Dickinson singled to left to score Stanfield and Cruiel. Frey then stepped to the plate and launched a three run homer over the left field wall. With no one out, Josh Pearson singled up the middle. He moved to second on a wild pitch. Michael Braswell III flied out to deep right field to advance Pearson to third. Steven "Monster' Milan tripled to right center, scoring Pearson. Cade Arrambide reached first on a base on balls. Then moved up to second on a wild pitch. Mic Paul walked to load the bases with one out. Curiel then smashed a two RBI single to right field. Southern pitching finally stopped the bleeding as the contest headed to the fifth with LSU up, 11-0. 

   LSU added a run in the bottom of the fifth when Ashton Larson scored from second on a wild pitch. 

   Southern finally mounted a threat in the sixth with back to back hits. Bikar with a single, then a double to right field by Thibodeaux put runners on second and third with two outs. Thibodeaux was able to score on a passed ball. 12-1, LSU as we headed to the bottom of the sixth. 

   Mic Paul led off the bottom of the frame with a single to right field. Paul then advanced to second on a wild pitch. Jake Brown drew a base on balls. Mikey Ryan walked to load the bases with two outs. David Hogg II walked, sending Paul home from third. The Tigers would leave the sacks loaded, but took a 13-1 lead into the seventh inning. 

   Kade Wood took the mound for the Tigers to get the final three outs for the run-rule victory. 

   LSU is now 4-0 on the season. Next up, the Tigers will travel to Thibodaux to play Nicholls on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 pm. The game will be televised on ESPN Plus. 

   

​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
2/16/2025
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – Right-hander Chase Shores worked 5.0 innings Sunday in his first appearance on the mound in nearly two years, and designated hitter Ashton Larson drove in five runs as second-ranked LSU completed a weekend sweep with an 8-1 win over Purdue Fort Wayne in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
 
   LSU improved to 3-0 on the season, while Purdue Fort Wayne dropped to 0-3.
 
   LSU will play host to Southern at 2 p.m. CT Tuesday in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in a game that will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   Shores (1-0), who suffered a season-ending elbow injury in March 2023 and redshirted last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, threw 67 pitches in 5.0 innings on Sunday, limiting the Mastodons to one run on three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.
 
   “You’re not supposed to have favorites as a coach, but Chase is up there at the top,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “He’s a great person and a high-talent, high-ceiling arm that chose LSU as the place he wanted to be. When he got hurt in 2023, that was a thunderbolt, and he’s been through a lot. Just seeing how he’s gone about his work has been impressive.
 
   “I’m really happy for Chase and obviously ecstatic to have him back has a huge contributor to our team.”
 
   Purdue Fort Wayne starter Gavin Walters (0-1) was charged with the loss as he allowed five runs on four hits in 3.2 innings with five walks and two strikeouts.
 
   Trailing 1-0 entering the bottom of the fourth inning, the Tigers struck for five runs as Larson blasted a three-run homer, his first of the season. The Tigers scored another run on a wild pitch, and leftfielder Derek Curiel provided an RBI single to punctuate the outburst and give LSU a 5-1 advantage.
 
   LSU extended the lead to 6-1 in the fifth when third baseman Michael Braswell III delivered a run-scoring single.
 
   LSU added two runs in the sixth as Larson drilled a two-run double to score first baseman Jared Jones and second baseman Daniel Dickinson.
 
   Relievers Grant Fontenot, William Schmidt and Jaden Noot combined to blank the Mastodons over the final 4.0 innings, allowing two hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.
 
   Schmidt, a true freshman right-hander, worked 2.2 innings and gave up just one hit with no walks and four strikeouts.
 
   “I thought we had a good weekend,” Johnson said in evaluating the opening of the 2025 season. “I’m proud of our team, the pitching staff was excellent, and that takes a lot of pressure off the offense, and we have a good offense. So, that’s a good combination. We did a lot of good things, and I like the fact we were able to get a lot of guys into the games.”
 
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Photos Below By: Michael Bacigalupi

​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
2/15/2025
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – Second-ranked LSU blasted three home runs Saturday, and right-hander Anthony Eyanson allowed just one run in 5.0 innings, as the Tigers defeated Purdue Fort Wayne, 10-1, in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
 
   LSU improved to 2-0 on the season, while Purdue Fort Wayne dropped to 0-2.
 
   The teams will meet in the series finale at 1 p.m. CT Sunday in a game that will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
 
   Eyanson (1-0) pitched 5.0 innings and limited the Mastodons to one run on four hits with no walks and six strikeouts, firing 81 pitches.
 
   “When I think about Anthony, I think about poise and I think about pitch ability,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “There are a lot of things to like about him, he’s running the fastball up to 95 with good movement, and he could pitch blindfolded and throw his breaking pitches for strikes.”
 
   Purdue Fort Wayne starting pitcher Zane Danielson (0-1) was charged with the loss, as he allowed five runs on four hits in 4.2 innings with three walks and no strikeouts.
 
   Second baseman Daniel Dickinson gave the Tigers a 2-0 lead in the first inning with a two-run homer, his first dinger of the season.
 
   The Mastodons narrowed the gap to 2-1 before LSU struck for three runs in the fifth inning. Leftfielder Derek Curiel launched a two-run homer, and first baseman Jared Jones followed with a solo blast to increase the Tigers’ lead to 5-1.
 
   An RBI double by third baseman Michael Braswell III in the sixth extended the LSU advantage to 6-1.
 
   “On the offensive side of it for us, it obviously all starts with plate discipline,” Johnson said. “The guys have done a pretty good job of utilizing their talents; we want to have speed, we want to have power, we want to have solid hitting skills throughout the lineup”
 
   LSU’s bullpen recorded four scoreless innings on Saturday, as right-hander Connor Benge, left-hander DJ Primeaux and right-handee Mavrick Rizy combined to allow just one hit with one walk an eight strikeouts.

​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
2/14/2025
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - The 3rd ranked Tigers started the 2025 baseball season with a 14-0 victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Friday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium/Skip Bertman Field.

   Kade Andersson got the start for LSU and the win, pitching five innings, giving up no runs on four hits. He walked one and struck out eight. 

   Chris Stanfield started things off for the Tigers with a leadoff triple to left field in the bottom of the first. Stanfield was able to come home thanks to an error on Port Wayne's center fielder who dropped a fly ball hit by Jared Jones. Josh Pearson then drew a base on balls. With runners on first and second and one out, Daniel Dickinson singled to left center to clear the bases. Jake Brown then singled to right field, advancing Dickinson to third. Dickinson then scored on a throwing error by the Fort Wayne catcher. Steven Milam singled to the right side of the diamond to score Brown from second. The first inning would come to an end with LSU up, 5-0. 

   Derek Curiel hit a two out single down the third base line. He then stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by the catcher. Pearson walked before Dickinson doubled to left field, bringing Curiel and Pearson home. We headed to the third inning with LSU now leading, 7-0.

   The Mastodons mounted their first threat of the contest as they got back to back singles to start the top of the fourth, but Kade Anderson sat down the next three batters to take us to the bottom of the frame with no damage done. 

   Chris Stanfield led off the bottom of the fourth with a single to left field, followed by a single by Curiel. Both runners would advance on a wild pitch. Pearson was able to bring Stanfield home, grounding out to first. So the Bayou Bengals increased their lead to 8-0 as we headed to the fifth inning. 

   In the fifth, Luis Hernandez was hit by a pitch. He advanced to second on a wild pitch, then moved to third on a passed ball. Michael Braswell III doubled to right field to score Hernandez. 9-0 Tigers after five. 

   Freshman Casan Evans replaced Anderson on the bump to start the sixth inning and got the Fort Wayne batters out in order. 

   Jared Jones drew a one out walk in the bottom of the sixth. He was able to advance to second on a wild pitch. Josh Pearson then stepped to the plate and doubled to right field to bring Jones home. Daniel Dickinson singled to left field to bring Ethan Frey home who pinch ran for Pearson. After six innings, LSU held an 11-0 advantage. 

   In the bottom of the seventh John Pearson lined a one out double to right field. Ryan Costello then walked. Jared Jones stepped up next and doubled to right field, scoring Pearson and advancing Costello to third. The inning would end with LSU now up, 12-0. 

   LSU stared the bottom of the eight with Mic Paul knocking a single to center field. He would advance to second on a wild pitch. Mikey Ryan then drew a base on balls. Aston Larson loaded the bases with a walk with only one out. John Pearson drew a walk to bring home a run, keeping the bases loaded. Ryan Costello flied out to right field to bring Paul in from third. LSU added two more runs to the lead. 14-0 Tigers as we headed to the final inning. 

   Cooper Williams took the mound for LSU in the ninth to end the contest, as he struck out the side. 

   LSU starts the season, 1-0. They will play game two of the series on Saturday morning at 11:00 am. The game will by televised on SEC Network Plus. 

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Photos Below By: Michael Bacigalupi

Da Boot Sorts
2/10/2025
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - David Penn sat down with LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson on Monday morning to discuss LSU's upcoming 2025 season..  Video of the interview is posted below... 

​   LSU opens up the 2025 season on Friday, Feb. 14 at 2:00 pm in Alex Box Stadium against Purdue Fort Wayne.. The game will be televised on SEC Network Plus... 

​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
2/8/2025
LSU Sports Communications
By: William Franques


   BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU Baseball’s 2025 Opening Day activities will feature a Fan Fest from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, February 14, outside of Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.


The Fan Fest, presented by POWERADE, will precede the opening game of the 2025 season for the Tigers, who play host to Purdue Fort Wayne at 2 p.m. Friday.


Admission to the Fan Fest is free, and it will be held in the plaza area located in front of the stadium.


The event is a family-friendly activity featuring food and drink trucks, inflatables, face painting, a caricature artist, and photo opportunities with former LSU baseball players.


Guaranty Broadcasting’s “The Hunt Palmer Show” (Noon-2 p.m.) will originate live from outside the stadium on Friday.

​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.