Overview
- McNeese edged LSU 7-6 in Baton Rouge to end the Tigers’ undefeated start and snap a 16-game win streak dating to last season.
- Johnson said walks and hit batters gave McNeese the openings it needed, with multiple Cowboys runs tied to those free bases.
- Freshman starter Marco Paz was charged with four runs in 1.2 innings and took the loss as LSU cycled through 10 pitchers in the midweek game.
- Reliever Deven Sheerin remained a bright spot, compiling five hitless innings on the season with two walks and 10 strikeouts, with Reagan Ricken also showing well.
- LSU’s rally featured home runs by Zach Yorke and John Pearson and a ninth-inning runner in scoring position, with catcher Cade Arrambide exiting with a foot issue as the Tigers pivot to Dartmouth and Northeastern this weekend.