May 13: Paul Skenes' Pittsburgh Pirates debut; LSU's season on the brink

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins sports editor Perryn Keys to recap Paul Skenes' first start in Major League Baseball, LSU's dwindling chances at the NCAA tournament and an update on LSU's hopefuls in Olympic gymnastics. The guys go through Skenes' debut, which lasted four-plus innings, as well as why such a buzz exists across MLB regarding Skenes' stuff (his debut was perhaps as anticipated as any in the past 15 years). We also break down what makes him such a tantalizing prospect and why he might be built to last. Rab also breaks down LSU's disastrous three-game trip to Alabama, in which the Tigers suffered a crushing loss Friday and dropped the series finale Sunday.  We then discuss why this year's LSU team has struggled so much, as well as what the Tigers MUST do to have any shot at getting an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament. Rab then wraps up with a rundown of LSU gymnasts Aleah Finnegan, who will compete with the Philippines national team in the Olympics this summer, and Konnor McClain, who will attempt to make Team USA. 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 4:40-Paul Skenes pitching debut with the Pirates 16:30-Checking in on Dylan Crews 21:30-Tough times in Tuscaloosa for the Tigers 30:00-LSU's dwinding chances at the NCAA regionals 37:20-LSU gymnasts' road to the Paris Games