April 29: Texas A&M is next. Can LSU finish strong?

Beat writer Koki Riley joins sports editor Perryn Keys to recap the LSU baseball team's weekend series against Auburn and where the Tigers stand with 11 regular-season games remaining. We first discuss Jay Johnson's decision to start Kade Anderson in LSU's series finale against Auburn, which didn't work out well enough in a 7-5 loss that cost LSU a chance to sweep. Koki also explains why he thought keeping Griffin Herring in the bullpen was still the right move. We then break down a strong weekend from the LSU bullpen in general — a welcome change — and other standouts like Ashton Larson, Gage Jump and others. Koki then also discusses the leadoff spot and the center field position with Mac Bingham and Paxton Kling. From there, it's a long look at the rest of LSU's schedule, what the Tigers must do to reach the NCAA regionals and why their next opponent, Texas A&M, is the No. 1 team in the nation. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!  Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter 0:00-Intro 2:30-What went wrong Sunday against Auburn 9:30-A much stronger bullpen effort 14:14-Ashton Larson has another great weekend 18:00-Paxton Kling, Mac Bingham and center field 28:25-Where LSU stands with 11 games to go 35:40-This weekend and No. 1 Texas A&M 38:00-Gage Jump and a crucial Friday night 41:00-Nate Ackenhausen and others to keep an eye on 43:20-Watch out for the Tanks bomb!