 Photo By: Paige Luper Da Boot Sports 3/12/2024 By: Alexis Persicke BATON ROUGE, LA - Tiger Softball faced the Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated game as the Longhorns have the prowess to snap LSU’s 22-0 record. But the Tigers took care of business, defeating Texas, 7-4 at Tiger Park on Tuesday afternoon. Sydney Berzon started off the game pitching for the Tigers, earning the first out with a play at first after Texas’s Kayden Henry sends the ball right back to Berzon. The opposing Mia Scott continues to be a tough out with a base hit to become the Longhorn’s first runner, Though this dIdn't last long. Katie Stewart stepped up to the plate next and hit a perfect double play ball at Raeleen Gutierrez for a 3-6-3 play to end the inning. In the bottom of the inning, the Tigers come out hot. Lead off Ciara Briggs got the momentum going with a bouncing slap, slowing the shortstop down to beat the throw. Ali Newland then flied out to left field, Briggs was able to advance to second on a wild pitch. Taylor Pleasants was hit by a high inside pitch, followed by Gutierrez with a double, bringing Briggs in for an RBI to put the Tigers on the board. The second out was made on McKenzie Redoutey, but this small win does not last long as Maci Bergeron is walked to load the bases. Karli Petty was then hit by a pitch, bringing in Pleasants. The hot streak for LSU continued with a stand up double from Kelley Lynch for two RBIs and Petty follows on the throw to bring the score to 5-0. Lynch’s double shook up Texas and they respond by swapping their starter, freshman Teagan Kavan, to have Estelle Czech take over the circle. This pitching change proved to be productive for the Longhorns, Czech responded with a ground ball pitch to Sierra Daniel, ending the inning with a classic 6-3 play, leaving one on base. The Tigers stayed tight on defense as Berzon only allowed one hit, with all three outs coming on ground ball infield plays. Back on offense at the top of the lineup, Briggs lays a perfect bunt and is called out on the 1-4 play, but Coach Beth Torina immediately calls for review. The play is overturned, Briggs beat out the catch by a mile, and was safe at first. She stayed aggressive by taking second on a passed ball, but Texas challenged that she left early. Unfortunately for Texas, Briggs did not leave early, she timed it perfect. Newland came back swinging for a tricky ground ball that allowed Briggs to score, extending LSU’s lead to six. The inning closed quickly with a fly out from Pleasants then a double play off of Gutierrez’s ground ball. This is where Texas began to tighten up, and showed what they are capable of. In the top of the third, they started to make a comeback with four hits to bring in two due to an error on Pleasants. Coach Torina used her final challenge on this error, arguing runner interference. The call on the field was upheld, as Pleasant’s fingers only grazed the runner’s shoulder. This did not shake up the Tigers though, as Newland maked an incredible diving catch in left field. The Texas runner was able to tag up and score for the Longhorns. On the next hit, the runner was drilled by a line drive, awarding LSU with an easy second out. The top of the third ended with a ground ball to Pleasants, but not before the Longhorns were able to put three on the board. The bottom of the third was uneventful, with three quick outs and one walk, no hits from the Tigers. In the top of the fourth Texas managed two hits, scoring on a line drive that popped out of Pleasants’s glove. The score was now LSU 6-4. Sierra Daniel came out of the dugout and powerfully hit a triple that reaches the warning track causing the right fielder, Ashton Maloney, to graze the ball and lightly collide with the centerfielder. Both players were okay, staying in for the remainder of the contest. Briggs follows Daniel with a sac fly, giving the Tigers some extra insurance as they extended their lead by three. The next two outs quickly followed, but it proved to be a productive inning with Daniel scoring. 7-4 Tigers. The fifth inning saw a swift closure with Berzon earning her first perfect inning. The Longhorns made another pitching change, sending junior Mac Morgan to the circle. She used her used her opportunity to fire back at the Tigers, allowing no hits and none on base. Three up three down for both LSU and Texas in the fifth. The sixth inning followed this same formula, a complete shutout on both sides. Maddox McKee was put in as a pinch hitter for Lynch to start off the bottom of the inning for the Tigers. She maked contact, but was not quick enough to beat the throw to first. In the final inning, the Tigers didn't let up. It was another three up three down inning. The second out was Berzon’s strikeout of Mia Scott, which was only the third time she has struck out this season, on a nasty inside rise-ball. The third out was a perfect cookie cutter play from shortstop to first, giving the Tigers their first win against a top three opponent since 2022. LSU’s softball keeps their undefeated winning streak going at 23-0, and 3-0 in the SEC. The Tigers are not slated to play Texas again in this year’s regular season, making this victory that much better. Up next LSU returns to SEC play as Ole Miss visits Tiger Park for a three game series. First game will be on Saturday, March, 16th. First pitch is set for 6:00pm. Awesome photos Below by; Paige Luper 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. 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