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LSU Sweeps Doubleheader Against South Carolina
Paz allowed one hit and struck out eight as LSU scored three runs in the fifth to clinch the series.
LSU Baseball defeated South Carolina 6-1 and 7-3 in a Saturday doubleheader at Alex Box Stadium, clinching the Tigers' first SEC series win in a month.
Anchoring the Game 2 victory, freshman Marcos Paz allowed just one hit and struck out eight batters over five innings, marking significant development for the young pitcher.
Home runs from freshman Mason Braun and sophomore Cade Arrambide fueled the Tigers' offense, which accumulated 12 hits throughout the doubleheader to secure the series.
The sweep improves LSU to 27-21 overall and 8-15 in the SEC, while the Gamecocks fall to 22-27 overall and 7-16 in conference play.
Both teams return to Alex Box Stadium on Sunday, May 3, 2026, to conclude their three-game series, with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m.