Da Boot Sports 3/3/2024 LSU Sports Communications By: Keonte Herrera BATON ROUGE, La. – No. 4/5 LSU won two games by three combined runs to close out the Purple & Gold Challenge Sunday at Tiger Park. LSU improves to 19-0 after defeating McNeese (12-8), 2-1 for the second consecutive day and shutout Louisiana Tech (12-4), 2-0 for the Tigers’ eighth shutout of the season. The LSU pitching staff finished the day with a 0.50 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 14.0 innings, allowing just one run and one walk, holding the opposing batters to a .133 average. Pitchers Sydney Berzon and Kelly Lynch each threw a complete game, and Lynch posted her second shutout of the season in the win versus Louisiana Tech. “Kelley [Lynch] was great all weekend,” said Head Coach Beth Torina. “I thought she threw a gem of a game yesterday and then came up with a big hit. That is why we wanted her here, so she could make a big difference and give us the depth to do big things. The lights shine bright, and she continues to perform. I am very proud we had her bat going this weekend, and I think she was incredible overall.” Shortstop Taylor Pleasants and first baseman Raeleen Gutierrez led the LSU offense with three hits on six at-bats (.500), and both turned in an RBI. Outfielder Ciara Briggs added two hits and one run scored, and catcher Maci Bergeron had a team-high two RBIs on the day. “Our offense has been truly unstoppable, so I believe there will be moments in games where we are not firing on all cylinders,” said coach Torina. “Not having Danieca [Coffey] in the lineup will take a bit of adjusting for everyone, along with having two freshmen out there. We will have to return to the drawing board to work on our offense, but continuously finding ways to win is important for this team in every way.” Game One Berzon (6-0) threw a complete game, fanning eight batters with no walks while giving up four hits and one run on 75 pitches. McNeese pitcher Shaelyn Sanders (4-4) suffered the loss after allowing five hits, two runs, and walking three batters in 6.0 innings. Berzon threw shutout softball in the opening four innings and retired the first 13 batters she faced with four strikeouts before giving up an RBI single from pinch hitter Jada Munoz in the top of the fifth inning. The Tigers’ offense answered in the bottom half-inning, featuring Briggs and outfielder Ali Newland base knocks. Pleasants and Gutierrez then lined run-scoring singles to give LSU a 2-1 lead after five frames. LSU’s defense shut down McNeese in the final two innings, including Berzon’s three strikeouts against the final seven batters she faced and a 1-6-3 double play to end the game. Game Two Lynch (3-0) moved to 3-0 this season after blanking Louisiana Tech in 7.0 innings of work. Lynch tallied a season-high seven strikeouts and allowed two hits and one walk. LA Tech’s Brook Melnychuk (5-3) is charged with the loss and allowed two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and a walk in 5.1 innings. After allowing a hit in the second inning, Lynch retired 13 consecutive batters, including striking out the side in the third inning. Pleasants and Gutierrez led the team at the plate, going 2-for-3, including back-to-back singles in the sixth to set up a game-winning two-RBI single by Bergeron. The defense finished the job in the seventh with a double play and Lynch’s seventh punchout. Up Next LSU opens SEC play with a three-game series at Kentucky March 8-10 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Photos Below By: Paige Luper::: LSU vs. McNeese 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. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKS
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Da Boot Sports 3/2/2024 LSU Sports Communications By: Keonte Herrera BATON ROUGE, La. – Utility pitcher Kelley Lynch drove in the game-winning runs in game one and threw a gem in game two to help No. 4/5 LSU pull out a pair of gritty wins Saturday night on day two of the Purple & Gold Challenge at Tiger Park. LSU (17-0) outlasted San Diego State (8-10), 3-1, and ended the day with a 2-1 victory over McNeese (12-6). Lynch had two hits and a pair of RBIs to lead the team offensively and improved to 2-0 in the circle this season after she struck out five batters and allowed a .053 opposing batting average behind one hit and one run in 6.0 innings against McNeese. “Kelley (Lynch) was huge for us tonight,” said Head Coach Beth Torina. “She got a big hit in game one and threw a good performance for us in game two. We needed that, and she needed it too to build some confidence and get back into the swing of things.” Outfielder Ali Newland joined Lynch with two hits and two ribbies, including her 20th career home run in the win over McNeese. Outfielder McKenzie Redoutey and first baseman Raeleen Gutierrez also accounted for two hits on the day. Sydney Berzon turned in back-to-back saves and has six career saves, tying her for seventh all-time at LSU with Shelbi Sunseri (2018-2022). “I think Sydney Berzon is one of the best in the country,” said coach Torina. “I’m confident with her in any situation and think what she does well lines her up to be in those high-pressure situations and perform.” Game One Pitcher Raelin Chaffin (6-0) picked up her second win of the weekend as she allowed a run on three hits with four strikeouts in six innings in the 3-1 win against San Diego State. Berzon took over in the seventh to earn the save after retiring the first three batters she faced. San Diego State’s pitcher Allie Light (4-5) was charged the loss, allowing three hits and two runs, with a walk in one inning. After three scoreless frames, the Tigers scored in the fourth courtesy of an RBI double by Newland on an 0-2 count off of SDSU’s starting pitcher Cece Cellura. The Aztecs evened the score 1-1 in the sixth with first baseman Mac Barbara’s second solo shot of the weekend against LSU. However, The Fighting Tigers secured the win with a go-ahead two-RBI single from Lynch. Game Two Lynch (2-0) fanned five batters and allowed one run and two hits in 6.0 innings of work against McNeese, firing 91 total pitches. McNeese’s pitcher, Shaelyn Sanders (4-3), received the loss, allowing four hits, a run with two strikeouts, and three batters walked in 4.1 innings. McNeese put up a run in the opening inning, but the Tigers responded in the second, tying the game off a sacrifice fly from catcher Maci Bergeron. Newland opened the third with a shot to right field - her fourth homer of the season - that gave the Tigers a 2-1 lead. Since the RBI single for McNeese in the first inning, Lynch retired 16 consecutive batters until a walk in the seventh. Berzon was called out of the bullpen and earned her third save of the season to put away the Cowgirls. Up Next The final day of the Purple & Gold Challenge will feature a Louisiana round-up for LSU as they take on McNeese at 3 p.m. CT and Louisiana Tech at 5:30 p.m. CT, both on SEC Network +. Photos Below By: Paige Luper::: LSU vs. San Diego State Photos Below By: Paige Luper::: LSU vs. McNeese 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. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSCole Freeman's: HEART HAS NO LIMITPlease check out the website and grab up some inspiring gear to wear! www.hearthasnolimit.com **Please let them know you heard about them from Da Boot Sports! Da Boot Sports 3/1/2024 LSU Sports Communications By: Keonte Herrera BATON ROUGE, La. – No. 4/5 LSU (15-0) rallied to a 3-2 win over Illinois (4-7) and run-ruled San Diego State (8-8), 9-1 in six innings on Friday at Tiger Park to remain unbeaten. The win marks the program’s best start since opening the 2015 season 25-0. Outfielder Ciara Briggs and third baseman Danieca Coffey paced the Tigers with four hits and three runs scored on the day. Briggs hit her first home run of the season and ninth in her career in the win against San Diego State, and Coffey hit her second triple this season and ninth of her career. “I think Daneica Coffey and Ciara Briggs are the story of the day,” said Head Coach Beth Torina. “Sierra Daniel stepped up big time along with them. They’re usually our table-setters, but today, they cleaned the table for us. Seeing them step up is nice because they are incredible players.” Outfielder McKenzie Redoutey led a trio of players with two hits and had a team-high three RBIs. Catcher Maci Bergeron and second baseman Sierra Daniel also had two hits Friday, and Bergeron blasted her second home run of the season in the win against SDSU. Game One Pitcher Raelin Chaffin improved to 5-0 on the season, dealing five punchouts with two hits, and batters walked in 3.1 innings of relief against Illinois. Illinois’ pitcher Tori McQueen (1-2) was charged with the loss, allowing five hits and three runs, walking two Tiger batters, and throwing five strikeouts in six innings. Briggs and Coffey each had two hits, accounting for four of the Tigers’ five base knocks. LSU scored the game’s first run in the third, but Illinois plated two in the fourth for a one-run lead through four innings. After two scoreless stanzas, the Tigers scored two runs on two hits in the bottom of the sixth. Outfielder Ali Newland tied the contest with an RBI single through the left side, and the following play, Redoutey laid down a bunt to bring pinch runner McKaela Walker home for the go-ahead 3-2 run. Chaffin retired the last five batters she faced, highlighted by three strikeouts to keep UI scoreless down the stretch. Game Two Five players in the LSU lineup had two hits in the game, including Briggs and Coffey. Briggs, Redoutey, and shortstop Taylor Pleasants each had two RBIs. Pitcher Sydney Berzon improved her record to 5-0 in a complete game against San Diego State, fanning nine batters, allowing two hits and no walks, marking the third time this season to give up no free passes. SDSU’s pitcher, Allie Light (4-3), received the loss, allowing four hits and runs with one strikeout in three innings pitched. The Aztecs caught a 1-0 lead in the first with a two-out solo shot to the right field but went scoreless for the remainder of the game, where Berzon faced 16 batters, allowed just one hit, and struck out eight batters. The Tigers blew the game open in the third inning with four runs on four hits, highlighted by two home runs courtesy of Bergeron and Briggs. LSU plated three more runs in the fifth, capped by a two-RBI single by Redoutey. In the bottom of the sixth, Pleasants hit a double down the right field line to bring home two runners to end the game in a 9-1 run-rule victory. Up Next Day two of the Purple & Gold Challenge will feature a rematch against San Diego State at 5 p.m. CT and a bout with McNeese at 7:30 p.m. CT. Photos Below By: Paige Luper::: LSU vs. Illinois Photos Below By: Paige Luper::: LSU vs. San Diego State 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. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSCole Freeman's: HEART HAS NO LIMITPlease check out the website and grab up some inspiring gear to wear! www.hearthasnolimit.com **Please let them know you heard about them from Da Boot Sports! |
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