LSU Baseball Shuts Out Dallas Baptist, Advances to Baton Rouge Regional Final

LSU's baseball team delivered a dominant performance against Dallas Baptist in the Baton Rouge Regional, with pitcher Kade Anderson leading the way by striking out 11 batters over seven scoreless innings. Anderson's pitching, combined with consistent relief from DJ Primeaux, Jacob Mayers, and William Schmidt, shut out Dallas Baptist while LSU's offense capitalized on free passes and timely hits, including Chris Stanfield's first home run of the season. The Tigers scored early and often, building a 12-0 lead highlighted by aggressive base running and small-ball tactics, which pressured Dallas Baptist's pitching, especially their starter Micah Bucknam, who struggled and exited after just 2 2/3 innings. This victory advances LSU to the regional championship round, where they will face the winner of the Sunday afternoon elimination game between Dallas Baptist and Little Rock. Anderson’s strong outing has solidified his reputation as a top MLB draft prospect, and LSU's pitching staff has now thrown 14 scoreless innings in the regional. The win reinforces LSU's ability to succeed even when relying less on home runs, showcasing a balanced offensive approach and formidable pitching.