LSU Ace Pitcher Kade Anderson Leaves Game with Wrist Injury in Arkansas Win

LSU baseball secured a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory over Arkansas in 10 innings, with Ethan Frey delivering the decisive sacrifice fly. However, the game was marked by concerns over LSU's ace pitcher Kade Anderson, who left in the sixth inning due to a wrist cramp after throwing 109 pitches and recording 10 strikeouts. Head coach Jay Johnson and the training staff promptly evaluated Anderson, who threw warmup pitches exceeding 92 mph, alleviating fears of a serious injury. Johnson emphasized Anderson's significance to the team and future professional prospects, opting to remove him as a precaution despite no long-term injury concerns. The Tigers will likely rest Anderson ahead of postseason play, but he is expected to be available for the SEC and NCAA tournaments. LSU's resilience and depth were evident as relievers Chase Shores and Zac Cowan kept the game tied into extra innings, enabling the eventual walk-off win.