LSU will play in a Super Regional series for a 14th time in program history as the Fighting Tigers won the Baton Rouge Regional last night with a six to four victory over Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles took a lead after trailing 3-0, but Coach Paul Mainieri’s team battled back to secure the victory…
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Josh Smith drove in three runs, Zach Watson had a two-run single to give the Tigers the lead for good, Antoine Duplantis set the school’s all-time hits record with a single in the first. There was also excellent relief pitching by Matthew Beck, Trent Vietmeier and Devin Fontenot.

LSU will host Florida State in a super regional series this weekend.

Tonight is the Major League Baseball Draft. Tulane third baseman Kody Hoese is expected to be a first round draft pick. The American Athletic Conference Player of the Year hit 23 home runs this past season after failing to hit a single home run two years ago.

LSU shortstop Josh Smith could be drafted tonight. Zack Hess, Zach Watson, Todd Peterson and Antoine Duplantis are expected to be drafted in the first ten rounds.

LSU football signee Maurice Hampton could also be a first round pick tonight. Hampton has said he would like to play both football and baseball at LSU, but the outfielder from Memphis could receive a million dollar plus contract offer to become a professional baseball palyer.

Six teams from the SEC, including LSU have advanced to the Super Regionals. Mississippi State, Arkansas, Auburn, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss are the others. The Rebels and Razorbacks will play each other in the Super Regionals in Fayetteville.

Earlier today, Louisville beat Illinois State four to three to advance to the Super Regionals.