LSU right-hander Luke Holman worked 5.2 innings Saturday to earn his seventh win over the season, as the Tigers posted a 6-3 victory over Alabama in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
LSU improved to 33-19 overall, 10-16 in the SEC, while Alabama dropped to 31-19 overall and 11-15 in conference play. The Tigers evened the series after dropping an 8-7 decision to the Crimson Tide on Friday night.
The teams conclude the series at 1 p.m. CT Sunday in a game that will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
Holman (7-3), who pitched at Alabama for two seasons (2022-23) before transferring to LSU last summer, limited the Crimson Tide to two runs on four hits in 5.2 innings with four walks and two strikeouts.
“Luke is a superstar,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “There’s not a more put-together pitcher and person in college baseball than him. His make-up is off the charts, and he’s going to play for a long time. A lot of that has to do with his poise and his mindset. I’m really, really proud of Luke today.”
Relievers Nate Ackenhausen and Gavin Guidry combined to work the final 3.1 innings, allowing one run on two hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Guidry was credited with his third save after working 2.0 scoreless innings with no hits, one walk and one strikeout.
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10 май 2024
