Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers will return to Charles Schwab Field in Omaha (Neb.) on Wednesday night in a critical College World Series semifinals clash.
Johnson and Co. are 2-0 in College World Series play after taking down the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday and the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday.
Now, the program is one win away from reaching the National Championship series.
“I’m really proud of our players – the mindset piece, the disruption of the game last night because of weather,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “I thought the response in the first inning, after giving up three runs, to come back and score four was very much in character for our team.
“And that’s what this tournament is at times. Had delays here, night games that ended up being day games the next day. I’m just really proud the way the team handled all that.”
LSU will need to win one game in order to reach the College World Series Finals while the Arkansas Razorbacks would have to defeat the Tigers twice.
Here’s what LSU head coach Jay Johnson said of the matchup, pregame notes, and a live thread from Wednesday in Omaha:
Jay Johnson’s Thoughts: Steven Milam’s Impact
“Steven has a great feel for baseball. He’s quick to adjust and has had an outstanding year. In our league, it’s tough, sometimes you’ll go 2-for-11 in a weekend. But his defense hasn’t wavered — he’s been phenomenal,” Johnson said.
“I think he has four errors all season. He made a big play on the first ball of the game today. Offensively, it’s just about stacking quality at-bats, not trying to do too much, and taking what the pitcher gives you. He’s a skilled player, and when you have that skill, you can bounce back quickly.”
The Starting Lineups:
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LSU Tigers |
Arkansas Razorbacks |
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LF Derek Curiel |
LF Charles Davalan |
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DH Ethan Frey |
SS Wehiwa Aloy |
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SS Steven Milam |
RF Logan Maxwell |
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C Luis Hernandez |
C Ryder Helfrick |
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1B Jared Jones |
2B Cam Kozeal |
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RF Josh Pearson |
DH Kuhio Aloy |
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CF Chris Stanfield |
1B Reese Robinett |
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2B Daniel Dickinson |
3B Brent Iredale |
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3B Michael Braswell III |
CF Justin Thomas Jr. |
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RHP Zac Cowan |
LHP Landon Beidelschies |
The Pregame Notes:
• LSU is No. 5 in the SEC in team batting average (.297), and the Tigers are No. 2 in the league in on-base percentage (.412), No. 2 in doubles (130), No. 3 in runs scored (515) and No. 3 in hits (633) … the LSU pitching staff is No. 1 in the SEC in opponent batting average (.219), No. 2 in the league in strikeouts (720) and No. 3 in the SEC in team ERA (3.77).
Live Updates: LSU Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks [College World Series]
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Top First Inning:
Zac Cowan (LSU) pitching.
– Davalan: Popped up to the shortstop.
– Aloy: Groundout to the shortstop.
– Maxwell: Single to the shortstop.
– Helfrick: Groundout to third base.
Score Update: LSU 0, Arkansas 0
Bottom First Inning:
LHP Landon Beidelschies (Arkansas) pitching.
– Curiel: Double down the right field line.
– Frey: Popped out to second base.
– Milam: Fly out to right field; Curiel advances to third base.
– Hernandez: Strikeout
Score Update: LSU 0, Arkansas 0
Top Second Inning:
Zac Cowan (LSU) pitching.
– Kozeal: Single up the middle.
– Aloy: Strikeout
– Robinett: Strikeout
– Iredale: Catchers interference; Iredale advances to first base; Kozeal advances to second base.
– Thomas Jr: Groundout to shortstop.
Score Update: LSU 0, Arkansas 0
Bottom Second Inning:
Landon Beidelschies (Arkansas) pitching.
– Jones: Single to left field.
– Pearson: Reaches first base on a fielder’s choice; Jones out at second base.
– Stanfield: Groundout to the catcher; Pearson advances to second base.
– Dickinson: Intentionally walked.
– Braswell: Strikeout
Score Update: LSU 0, Arkansas 0
Top Third Inning:
Zac Cowan (LSU) pitching.
– Davalan: Lined out to first base.
– Aloy: Strikeout
– Maxwell: Groundout to the shortstop.
Score Update: LSU 0, Arkansas 0
Bottom Third Inning:
Landon Beidelschies (Arkansas) pitching.
– Curiel: Strikeout
– Frey: Strikeout
– Milam: Strikeout
Score Update: LSU 0, Arkansas 0
Top Fourth Inning:
Zac Cowan (LSU) pitching.
– Helfrick: Solo homer to center field [Arkansas 1, LSU 0].
– Kozeal: Strikeout
– Aloy: Strikeout
– Robinett: Fouled out to right field.
Score Update: Arkansas 1, LSU 0
Bottom Fourth Inning:
Landon Beidelschies (Arkansas) pitching.
– Hernandez: Hit by pitch.
– Jones: Strikeout
– Pearson: Fly out to left field.
– Stanfield: Strikeout
Score Update: Arkansas 1, LSU 0
Top Fifth Inning:
Zac Cowan (LSU) pitching.
– Iredale: Groundout to shortstop.
– Thomas: Groundout to second base.
– Davalan: Groundout to first base.
Score Update: Arkansas 1, LSU 0
Bottom Fifth Inning:
Landon Beidelschies (Arkansas) pitching.
– Dickinson: Groundout to third base.
– Braswell: Strikeout
– Curiel: Strikeout
Score Update: Arkansas 1, LSU 0
Top Sixth Inning:
Zac Cowan (LSU) pitching.
– Aloy: Strikeout
– Maxwell: Single to the shortstop.
*Pitching Change: RHP Jaden Noot replaces Zac Cowan.*
– Helfrick: Fly out to right field.
– Kozeal: Strikeout
Score Update: Arkansas 1, LSU 0
Bottom Sixth Inning:
Landon Beidelschies (Arkansas) pitching.
– Frey: Double down the left field line.
– Milam: Hit by pitch.
*Pitching Change: Gabe Gaeckle replaces Landon Beidelschies.*
– Hernandez: Groundout to the catcher; SAC bunt; Milam advances to second base; Frey advances to third base.
– Jones: Strikeout
– Pearson: Intentionally walked [loads bases].
– Jake Brown [pinch hitting for Stanfield]: RBI single to left center field; Pearson advances to third base; Frey scores; Milam scores [LSU 2, Arkansas 1].
*Brown tagged out at second; caught stealing.*
Score Update: LSU 2, Arkansas 1
Top Seventh Inning:
Jaden Noot (LSU) pitching.
– Aloy: Groundout to shortstop.
*Pitching Change: RHP Chase Shores replaces Jaden Noot.*
– Robinett: Strikeout
– Iredale: Strikeout
Score Update: LSU 2, Arkansas 1
Bottom Seventh Inning:
Gabe Gaeckle (Arkansas) pitching.
– Dickinson: Double down the left field line.
– Braswell: Fouled out to the catcher.
– Curiel: Strikeout
– Frey:
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