Michael Papierski’s (Puh-pear-ski’s) two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning was the difference as the LSU Tigers defeated Auburn five to three to win the series. LSU had a 3-0 lead, but Auburn tied it by scoring one run in the 6th inning and two more in the 7th inning and then Papierski hit the two run shot to win the game. Zach Watson also hit a two-run homer for the Tigers and Zach Hess was the winning pitcher, while Hunter Newman earned his 8th save. LsU goes for the sweep this afternoon at noon. They remain a half-game back of Florida and Mississippi State for the overall in the SEC.
The Ragin Cajuns scored two runs in the eighth to beat Texas State 8 to 7. A throwing error by the Bobcats was the difference in this game. JOe Robbins drove in three runs and Dylan Moore earned the win in relief.
Troy trounced ULM nine to one.

 
For the 18th time this season, Louisiana Tech came from behind to win a game. Jordan Washam had two doubles to lead the way in a 7-5 win over Marshall. Casey Sullvian was the winning pitcher, his first of the season.
In the Southland, McNeese defeated Creighton five to one, The Cowboys snapped a one-one tie by scoring four runs in the 9th inning. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak.
Northwestern State knocked off Abilene Christian 10-3. Demon hitters drew 12 walks. UNO upended Nicholls State six to two. Shawn Semple won his eighth game of the season.
southeastern Louisiana and Central Arkansas were rained out, they’ll play a doubleheader at 2 PM today.
The state high school baseball tournament wraps up today. Yesterday, Elizabeth, Choudrant, Grace Christian and Ascension Episcopal all won state championships last yesterday.
Today’s Five-A title game will be West Monroe versus Central, the 4A title game is Tioga versus Neville. The two-A title contest is Sterlington versus Lakeside.