Jay Johnson Is Trying To Find LSU Baseball's Most Optimal Lineup As The Tigers Go Down Fighting In Second Midweek Loss Of The Year

#LSU #LSUFootball #LSUBaseball #NoahTingle #LloydCourtney #TingleCo LSU Baseball (11-2) is currently navigating its first major "funk" of the 2026 season. Following an embarrassing 13-10 loss to Northeastern on Monday, March 2, the Tigers have now dropped two games in a week, including a midweek loss to McNeese State. Despite a late-game rally where the Tigers scored eight runs in the final three innings, the defensive and pitching collapses early in the game proved insurmountable. Key Issues Against Northeastern The loss was marked by a complete breakdown in the early innings, as Northeastern built a 10-0 lead by the third inning. Pitching Struggles: Starter Cooper Williams (0-1) and reliever Zac Cowan struggled significantly, combined allowing eight hits and five earned runs in just 2.2 innings. Defensive Miscues: The Tigers committed 4 errors and several other unrecorded mental mistakes that fueled Northeastern's early scoring. Offensive Slump: While the final score looked competitive due to a late surge, the starting lineup was just 4-for-21 (.190) without an extra-base hit for much of the game. Over the previous three games, the team hit a dismal .165 overall and .083 with runners in scoring position. Current Standing and Outlook Despite the recent struggles, LSU remains one of the top teams in the nation, though they have recently ceded the No. 1 spot in several polls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.