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LSU baseball’s defense continues to falter. Here’s how it cost the Tigers in their loss to UL
- LSU drops to 3-2 in the early 2026 stretch after a 7-2 loss at UL Lafayette, with defensive errors setting the tone early.
- Gavin Guidry’s errant pickoff and a misplayed throw in the first inning help UL build a 3-0 lead.
- LSU’s defense at second and third base contributes to a multi-error inning that extends UL’s lead to 4-2.
- LSU’s offense remains quiet with limited production from the 3-9 spots through eight innings.
- UL Lafayette builds on the lead with a 7-2 final as LSU’s pitching allows nine hits and three earned runs in Guidry’s start.
- LSU will host Sacramento State next, with first pitch at 6:30 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium and SEC Network+ streaming.
- Joe Johnson’s LSU defense, previously strong in 2025, has shown vulnerabilities early in 2026.
- UL Lafayette earned the win as LSU’s early defensive miscues set the tone in a game decided by late-inning production.
- LSU’s defense entered the game with a .965 fielding percentage, signaling struggles from the outset.
- The Tigers will wrap the weekend with SEC play looming, needing a bounce-back performance at home.
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