As a result of Johnson's offseason work, LSU's lineup can matchup better against left-handed and right-handed pitching. The Tigers have been more patient at the plate and are faster than they were last year, utilizing that attribute on the basepaths this past weekend.

Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers took the field in Alex Box Stadium on Friday for Opening Day with the program facing Purdue Fort Wayne in a three-game series. Al

In the bottom of the third, LSU tacked on another run as Josh Pearson hit a sacrifice fly to make it 3-0. Conner Ware got the start on the mound for the Tigers this afternoon, and he looked great in three innings of work.

No one will confuse LSU’s season opening weekend opponent with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But you still must come away impressed with how the Tigers dominated Purdue Fort Wayne, winning by a combined score of 32-2.

Ethan Frey launches first homer as a Tiger, Jay Johnson and Co. add fourth straight victory to start the season.