LSU baseball: What’s different about the Tigers as they begin the 2024 season

LSU baseball begins its College World Series title defense against the Virginia Military Institute this afternoon. Here’s what fans must know about the squad before the first pitch.
Jun 26, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA;  LSU Tigers pitcher Thatcher Hurd (26) throws against the Florida
Jun 26, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; LSU Tigers pitcher Thatcher Hurd (26) throws against the Florida / Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
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The 2024 opening series in Baton Rouge

LSU baseball begins the season with a four-game series at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge. VMI and Central Arkansas are in town with Johnson’s Tigers for a round-robin. The four-day slate is below.

  • Friday, February 16 at 2 p.m. CT vs. VMI
  • Saturday, February 17 at 1 p.m. CT vs. Central Arkansas
  • Sunday, February 18 at 1 p.m. CT vs. VMI
  • Monday, February 19 at 2 p.m. CT vs. Central Arkansas

Hurd will take the ball this afternoon and lead LSU’s efforts to defend their College World Series title. Holman is slated to start on Saturday, and Johnson has yet to announce his pitchers for the rest of President’s Day weekend.

All four games are available to fans via SEC Network+.

LSU baseball made these uniform changes for 2024. dark. Next. Story Link

LSU baseball is ranked No. 4 in the preseason top 25 rankings. Only Wake Forest, Florida, and Arkansas are listed above the Tigers to begin college baseball’s opening weekend.