Updated April 17, 2026, 8:56 p.m. CT
LSU baseball returns to action on Friday, hosting Texas A&M at Alex Box Stadium in Game 1 of a three-game set. It’s Game 39 of the year for Jay Johnson’s Tigers. Sitting at 23-15, LSU needs to start racking up the wins.
Last time out, LSU ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Northwestern State. LSU sits No. 65 in the RPI rankings, meaning LSU has some work to do if it wants to make the NCAA Tournament. Texas A&M ranks top-15 in RPI, so LSU has a chance to make up some ground with a couple of wins this weekend.
Texas A&M is 28-7 on the year and 9-5 in conference play. The Aggies are a firm Omaha contender after a disappointing 2025 campaign. This year, it’s LSU falling short of expectations. The Tigers are just 6-9 in SEC play despite begining the season ranked No. 2 in most major polls.
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Serna hit a grounder to third base and then advanced to second on a throwing error. Arrambide broke for home on contact and scored easily to make the score 8-3.
Milam is on third and Serna is on second with nobody out in the bottom of the eighth.
Milam hits again for LSU
Arrambide singled then got to third base on Milam’s double to the wall in right center. Serna is at the plate with two on and nobody out.
M8: Texas A&M 8, LSU 2
A groundout ended the inning. The Aggies added another run on a wild pitch.
Arrambide, Milam and Serna are scheduled to bat.
Wild pitch plates run
The Aggies’ runner at third base scored on wild pitch to make the score 8-2.
Rizy proceeded to walk the batter at the plate, loading the bases again. There are two outs in the top of the eighth.
Aggies load the bases
Rizy hit the first batter he faced to load the bases. With two outs in the top of the eighth, LSU is looking for the ender to get back to the plate.
LSU on third pitcher in eighth
Head coach Jay Johnson is cycling through his bullpen. Righty Mavrick Rizy is on then mound with runners on first and second base and two outs.
Benge began the frame with two strikeouts then gave up a single. Lefty Ethan Plog came in and walked the only batter he faced.
E7: Texas A&M 7, LSU 2
The Tigers went down in order on a groundout and two strikeouts. Righty Connor Benge is on the mound to begin the eighth inning.
M7: Texas A&M 7, LSU 2
Lachenmayer allowed a one-out single then got two strikeouts to end the inning. Curiel, Stanfield and Brown are due up for LSU.
Final lines for Evans, Fontenot
Evans held the Aggies to one run over the first four innings but things fell apart in the fifth. Over five innings, Evans allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks. He struck out eight.
Fontenot pitched the sixth inning. He allowed one run on a home run and struck out two.
LSU makes pitching change
Lefty Danny Lachenmayer is on the mound for the Tigers to begin the seventh inning. He is the third pitcher of the night for LSU.
E6: Texas A&M 7, LSU 2
Pearson singled with two outs but a fly out stranded him at first base.
M6: Texas A&M 7, LSU 2
The Aggies scored three runs for the second-straight inning. They hit two home runs in the top of the sixth, chasing Evans from the mound then getting the best of Fontenot.
Serna, Braun and Pearson are scheduled to bat for LSU.
LSU gives up another homer
Fontenot got the first two outs of the inning but couldn’t escape unscathed. He surrendered a solo home run to Gavin Grahovac. Texas A&M leads 7-2.
Aggies increase lead
A two-run home run to left field put Texas A&M up 6-2. LSU is still searching for the first out of the sixth inning.
The Tigers are making a pitching change. Righty Grant Fontenot is coming in to relieve Evans.
E5: Texas A&M 4, LSU 2
Milam struck out looking to end the inning. The Tigers left two on but got a run closer to the Aggies on the RBI single from Arrambide.
Run comes home for LSU
Arrambide stroked an RBI single to right field, making the score 4-2. Curiel got home easily on the play.
Milam is up and represents the go-ahead run with runners on the corners. There are two outs.
LSU has two base runners
Brown poked a single through the right side. Curiel got to third base. LSU has runners at the corners with two outs. Arrambide is up to bat. He represents the tying run.
Curiel gets on
The center fielder singled to give LSU a base runner with one out. Stanfield is coming to the plate.
M5: Texas A&M 4, LSU 1
The Aggies put up three runs in the top of the fifth on three singles. Brayden Simpson, Derek Curiel and Chris Stanfield are due up for LSU in the bottom half.
LSU goes down by three
A ground ball up the middle slipped into center field for a base hit. Two more runs crossed the plate for Texas A&M, which leads 4-1.
The Aggies have a runner on first with two outs. Grant Fontenot is warming in the LSU bullpen.
Texas A&M retakes lead
A two-out single to center field allowed the Aggies’ runner to score from second base. They lead 2-1 and are still threatening with runners at the corners.
Yeskie is out to chat with Evans.
LSU faces jam
The Aggies have runners at first and second with two outs. Evans remains on the mound.
Evans issues leadoff walk
For the second time, the Aggies’ No. 8 hitter Bear Harrison drew a walk against Evans. He recovered against the next batter by picking up his eighth strikeout of the night.
The top of the order is up for Texas A&M.
E4: LSU 1, Texas A&M 1
Steven Milam knotted the score with a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Tigers stranded a runner at third base.
Serna gets to third on groundout
Braun grounded out to the first baseman but it allowed Serna to get to third base. He’s 90 feet from the plate with two outs and Pearson up to bat.
LSU stays hot as Serna doubles
Right after Milam hit the home run, Serna smacked a ball down the left field line off the wall. He pulled into second base with a double.
The Tigers are threatening with a runner in scoring position and one out. Mason Braun is coming up to bat after a mound visit by Texas A&M
Milam homers for LSU
A home run to left field by Milam ties the game at 1-1. It’s his fifth of the season.
M4: Texas A&M 1, LSU 0
Evans picked up his seventh strikeout of the game to end the top of the fourth, stranding a runner at first base.
Cade Arrambide, Steven Milam and Omar Serna will bat for LSU in the bottom half.
Walk gives Texas A&M life
Evans got a groundout and strikeout for the first two outs of the fourth inning. He was close to ending the frame but allowed a walk.
E3: Texas A&M 1, LSU 0
Three fly outs sent the Tigers back out to the field. They have just two hits so far, both of which were in the first frame.
M3: Texas A&M 1, LSU 0
A ground out ended the top of the third inning but the Aggies used an RBI groundout to go ahead.
Curiel, Stanfield and Brown are due up in the bottom half.
Texas A&M strikes first
Caden Sorrell hit a chopper to first for the second out of the inning but LSU conceded the first run of the game. Texas A&M holds a 1-0 lead.
LSU faces traffic on base paths
Texas A&M has two leadoff base runners thanks to a walk and a bloop single into center field. The Aggies have runners on first and third with nobody out.
LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie is out to talk with Evans and the infield. Evans is at 35 pitches.
E2: LSU 0, Texas A&M 0
Pearson drew a walk with two outs but Brayden Simpson popped out in foul territory to end the second inning.
M2: LSU 0, Texas A&M 0
Evans retired the Aggies in order. Omar Serna, Mason Braun and John Pearson will bat for the Tigers.
E1: LSU 0, Texas A&M 0
The Tigers stranded two after an infield pop out ended the inning.
Arrambide singles, LSU gets Stanfield to third
The Tigers’ designated hitter put one into the gap in left center. Stanfield got to third. LSU has runners at the corners with two outs and Steven Milam at the plate.
M1: LSU 0, Texas A&M 0
Evans got the ender on a strikeout to get LSU to the plate. He struck out three of the four batters he faced in the opening frame.
Derek Curiel, Chris Stanfield and Jake Brown leadoff for the Tigers.
LSU gets first base runner
Stanfield singled up the middle to reach with one out. Brown is coming to the plate.
Aggies get base runner
After striking out the first two batters, Evans allowed a single up the middle. Texas A&M has a runner at first base with two outs.
Good start for LSU
Evans struck out the Aggies’ leadoff hitter on three pitches. There is one away in the top of the first inning.
LSU vs. Texas A&M underway
The first pitch from Casan Evans is in and the game is underway from Alex Box Stadium.
What channel is the LSU baseball game vs. Texas A&M on today?TV channel: ESPNLive stream: Fubo
LSU baseball vs. Texas A&M will be broadcast on ESPN. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Fans can also stream the game with ESPN Unlimited.
What time is LSU baseball game vs. Texas A&M today?Date: Friday, April 17, 2026First pitch: 6:00 p.m. CTVenue: Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, LA
The LSU Tigers host the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies on Friday, April 17, 2026, with first pitch set for 6:00 p.m. CT at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, LA. The game will air live on ESPN.
Watch LSU baseball vs. Texas A&MStarting lineup for LSU baseball vs. Texas A&M
Chris Stanfield moved up in the batting order. Omar Serna is healthy enough to be in the lineup at catcher and Seth Dardar is still sidelined with an injury.
LSU baseball vs. Texas A&M baseball game prediction
LSU Baseball 6, Texas A&M 5: I shouldn’t pick LSU, but I am. I think the Tigers find some Alex Box Stadium magic on Friday night and secure the victory in Game 1. Casan Evans will do just enough and the LSU bullpen will finish it off. LSU gets a clutch hit from Jake Brown late.
LSU Baseball Schedule 2026SEC Baseball StandingsWhat happened when LSU faced Texas A&M last year?
LSU faced Texas A&M the first weekend of May in 2025. The first game of the series was postponed, forcing a Saturday doubleheader. A&M took Game 1, but Anthony Eyanson tossed a complete game to give LSU the Game 2 victory. Texas A&M won the series on Sunday. However, as we know, LSU would go on to win the national title.