The LSU Tigers are back at it tonight, looking to bounce back and even the series against No. 5 Georgia at Foley Field. After a tough 11-8 loss in the opener—where they let a four-run lead slip away—Jay Johnson's squad knows every game counts if they want to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
LSU (29-22, 9-16 SEC) showed plenty of fight early, leading by four in the third inning and holding two separate three-run advantages. But Georgia's bats proved too hot to handle, launching four home runs to steal the win. Now, the Tigers need to regroup and show they can close out games against top-tier competition.
Freshman Marcos Paz gets the nod on the mound for LSU tonight. His mission? Slow down a Bulldogs offense that's been on fire. Georgia (39-11, 19-6) has been crushing it at the plate, and Paz will need to keep his composure to give his team a shot.
On the other side, Georgia counters with junior righthander Dylan Vigue. The guy has been rock-solid all season, never allowing more than two earned runs in any outing. That's the kind of consistency that makes him a tough matchup.
For LSU, this is about more than just a series win—it's about building momentum and proving they can hang with the best in the SEC. A strong performance tonight could be exactly what they need to turn the tide.
Stay tuned for live updates from Foley Field as the Tigers and Bulldogs battle it out under the Saturday night lights.