temp_image_1773456520.815629 LSU Baseball Score: Tigers Clash with Vanderbilt in Nashville

LSU Baseball Score: Tigers Take on Vanderbilt in Nashville

The No. 9 LSU Tigers (13-5) are set to battle the Vanderbilt Commodores (11-7) in a three-game SEC series at Charles Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tennessee. This matchup promises exciting baseball action as LSU looks to continue its strong season and Vanderbilt aims to defend its home turf.

Series Schedule

Friday, March 13: 6 p.m. CT (SEC Network +)
Saturday, March 14: 7 p.m. CT (SEC Network)
Sunday, March 15: 3 p.m. CT (ESPN2)

Series History & Recent Performance

LSU leads the all-time series against Vanderbilt 62-49, dating back to 1954. While Vanderbilt has historically dominated the SEC regular-season series, winning nine of the last eleven, LSU delivered a decisive sweep in their last meeting in Nashville on May 19-21, 2022. The Commodores did win two of three games against the Tigers in Baton Rouge earlier this season, adding extra intensity to this weekend’s games.

Pitching Matchups

Here’s a look at the projected pitching matchups for the series:

Game 1: LSU – So. RH Casan Evans (1-0, 4.66 ERA, 19.1 IP, 30 SO) vs. VU – Jr. RH Connor Fennell (2-0, 3.80 ERA, 21.1 IP, 30 SO)
Game 2: LSU – Jr. RH Cooper Moore (3-1, 2.25 ERA, 24.0 IP, 31 SO) vs. VU – Fr. RH Wyatt Nadeau (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 11.0 IP, 15 SO)
Game 3: LSU – So. RH William Schmidt (3-1, 2.45 ERA, 22.0 IP, 33 SO) vs. VU – So. RH Nate Taylor (0-3, 4.91 ERA, 18.1 IP, 24 SO)

Tigers’ Key Players to Watch

LSU boasts a powerful lineup, led by junior rightfielder Jake Brown, who recently tied the LSU single-game home run record with three homers against Sacramento State. Brown is currently batting a team-high .413 with nine home runs and 28 RBI. Sophomore centerfielder Derek Curiel is also heating up, hitting .421 in the last five games. On the mound, sophomore right-hander William Schmidt has been a consistent performer with a 2.45 ERA and 33 strikeouts.

Commodores’ Strengths

Vanderbilt enters the series with a .318 team batting average and a potent offense, featuring eight players hitting over .300. Infielder Ryker Waite leads the team with a .396 average, while Braden Holcomb is the power threat with 10 home runs and 31 RBI. The Commodores’ pitching staff maintains a 3.94 ERA, allowing opponents to hit just .217.

Coach Jay Johnson’s Perspective

“We’re excited to travel to Nashville, get the lay of the land, and go compete against an athletic, fundamentally sound Vanderbilt team. I’m excited to get into SEC play and compete with our team; I like where our rotation is at right now, and if we continue to get strong performances from the bullpen, we feel good about how those pieces can come together. Offensively, we have to keep working; we have good players and we need to put them in a position to be successful, and we’re going to help them to do that.”

Stay tuned for live updates and the final LSU baseball score throughout the weekend!

LSU Baseball Score: Tigers Clash with Vanderbilt in Nashville