11:40 LRN Sportscast April 2nd

The ninth ranked Tigers baseball team is riding high after their bats came alive in a series win over Mississippi State a few days ago, and they hope to keep that momentum going in tonight’s game against Grambling State. LSU scored double digit runs on Friday and Saturday and Head coach Paul Mainieri says the offensive display is a big ego boost to the team.
Cut 16 (15) “…the time.”
Chris Reid was named SEC Co-Player of the Week. Reid had six hits in the final two games of the Mississippi State series. Daniel Cabrera will not be in the line-up tonight, because of an ailing wrist, which means freshman Giovanni DiGiacomo will get the start in left field tonight and tomorrow against South Alabama. Tonight’s game against Grambling begins at 6:30.

New Orleans Senator Wesley Bishop has filed a bill that would rename I-10 as Who Dat Nation Highway….
cut 13 (10) “…in the world”
Senate Bill 134 directs the state department of transportation to erect signage at each parish line designating the new name, provided local or private funds are available.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports Louisiana Tech defensive end and possible second round pick Jaylon Ferguson had a workout with the Saints and he’ll also visit the Buccaneers, Bengals, Raiders and Bills.

Bossier’s Jacoby Decker has been named the most outstanding boys basketball player in Class Four-A by the Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association. Decker averaged nearly 20 points a game as he led the Bearcats to the Class Four-A Championship. Bossier lost to Breaux Bridge and coach Chad Pourciau was named coach of the year.