The LSU Baseball team returns to action as the Nation's top ranked team looking to win their final game before SEC play opens when the Tigers take on the Xavier Musketeers. The Tigers enter the game ranked as the Nation's top ranked team with a 16-1 record amid an eleven-game winning streak. The Musketeers have struggled to start this season with a 7-9 record amid a four game losing streak.
This weekend, LSU got length out of its three starters which should give Jay Johnson plenty of pieces to use in this matchup. This week should mark the return of Gavin Guidry which gives Jay Johnson another weapon as he'll have a player that can be a crucial piece out of the bullpen or a player that pushes for time in the rotation.
Xavier's pitching staff should enter this game with some concern as LSU's offense has rounded into form and has been stringing together some incredible offensive performances. Jared Jones went 9-19 at the plate with two doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, and scored nine runs last week as he's starting to explode for LSU.
Who Could Start for LSU?
Which pitcher Jay Johnson starts in this game will be meaningful as the Tigers have three pitchers still pushing to work their way into the weekend rotation. Conner Ware started last Tuesday and while it wasn't his best start he's impressed. The pitcher everyone should be keeping an eye on is True Freshman William Schmidt who's posted a 1.46 ERA through 12.1 innings. The wild card is Gavin Guidry as this game would be the perfect spot for his debut.
How to Watch LSU Vs Xavier
LSU's game against Xavier will be played in Baton Rouge, and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network +. SEC Network + is an ESPN streaming offering that costs $10.99 per Month or $109.99 per year and has broadcast several LSU Baseball and Softball games.
- Tuesday: 6:30 PM Central Time on SEC Network +