Photos: Slumping bats in LSU loss to Sacramento State in Saturday game MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com Michael Johnson Author email Mar 8, 2026 Mar 8, 2026 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sacramento State held LSU to three hits in a 5-4 win on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium. Pitcher Cooper Moore got the loss while throwing 4.2 innings and allowing 1 run in the game that was moved to earlier in the day due to a threat of sever weather. NO.sacsat.030825_8446 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU shortstop Steven Milam (4) catches Sacramento State outfielder Erick Dessens (11) steeling in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8392 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU centerfielder Derek Curiel (6) makes the diving catch for the Sacramento State out in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8617 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU left fielder Mason Braun (18) makes the catch on a Sacramento State popup near the fouling in the second inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8814 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher Omar Serna Jr. (25) is hit by a Sacramento State pitch in the second inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8518 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 Sacramento State shortstop Jace Jeremiah (10) makes the catch on a LSU pop fly before colliding with Sacramento State left fielder Brett Ott (7) in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8669 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU right fielder Jake Brown (7) throws the ball from the corner after a Sacramento State hit in the second inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8431 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9289 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU left fielder Mason Braun (18) leads off from first as Sacramento State pitcher Kurt Marton (14) delivers a pitch in the fourth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9375 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU first baseman Zach Yorke (33) stretches to catch the ball to get the out on Sacramento State outfielder Brett Ott (7) in the fifth inningon Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9477 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Ethan Plog (38) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning of the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9360 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU shortstop Steven Milam (4) fields a Sacramento State ground ball in the fourth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9123 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU second Jack Ruckert (32) places the tag on Sacramento State infielder Cameron Sewell (6) in the fourth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8608 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher Omar Serna Jr. (25) makes the throw to first for a Sacramento State in the second inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8867 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU shortstop Steven Milam (4) makes the throw to first to get the Sacramento State runner in the second inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_6546 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU centerfielder Derek Curiel (6) grabs a baseball to sign before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9500 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Ethan Plog (38) finishes a pitch against Sacramento State in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9474 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Ethan Plog (38) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9484 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Ethan Plog (38) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9395 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU first baseman Zach Yorke (33) tracks the ball as Sacramento State outfielder Sam Harry (1) reaches first in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9393 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU first baseman Zach Yorke (33) tracks the ball as Sacramento State outfielder Sam Harry (1) reaches first in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9323 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 13, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) tips his cap as the rain falls in the fifth inning of the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9336 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9140 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU second Jack Ruckert (32) pumps his fist after catching Sacramento State infielder Cameron Sewell (6) trying to steal second in the fourth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9111 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 9, 2026 LSU second Jack Ruckert (32) scoops the ball to get a Sacramento State base runner in the fourth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9046 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU right fielder Jake Brown (7) runs out of the box in the third inning of the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9100 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 9, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the fourth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8981 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU third baseman Trent Caraway (44) takes a lead off first base in the third inning against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8936 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU centerfielder Derek Curiel (6) makes the catch on a Sacramento State fly ball in the third inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8797 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher Cade Arrambide (0) races out of the batters box in the second inning against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8723 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) walks off the mound after getting the third out in the second inning against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8698 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie walks back to the dugout following a mound visit in the second inning against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8449 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU shortstop Steven Milam (4) catches Sacramento State outfielder Erick Dessens (11) steeling in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8428 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8303 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8305 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Cooper Moore (22) delivers a pitch against Sacramento State in the first inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8224 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher Omar Serna Jr. (25) walks from the bullpen before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8203 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher/first baseman Edward Yamin IV (13) walks to the dugout before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8072 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher Cade Arrambide (0) talks with LSU infielder Seth Dardar (24) before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8084 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher Cade Arrambide (0) covers his face with his glove before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8059 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU infielder Brayden Simpson (10) walks to the dugout before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_8013 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Casan Evans (20) signs a baseball before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_7884 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Grant Fontenot (40) throws during warmups before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_7892 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU catcher/first baseman Edward Yamin IV (13) catches a football during warmups before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_7862 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU centerfielder Derek Curiel (6) signs a baseball before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_6673 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU right fielder Jake Brown (7) huddles with his teammates before taking the field to play Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_6618 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU pitcher Deven Sheerin (45) signs a baseball before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_6637 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU infielder Seth Dardar (24) and LSU catcher Cade Arrambide (0) sign autographs before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_6591 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU infielder Tanner Reaves (5) signs a baseball before the game against Sacramento State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9580 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU infielder Jack Ruckert (32) watches the pitch by Sacramento State pitcher Kurt Marton (14) in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON NO.sacsat.030825_9547 MJ.JPG Updated Mar 8, 2026 LSU head coach Jay Johnson stands just outside the dugout as the Tigers bat against Sacramento State in the fifth inning on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, ¶¶Òõh. Staff photo by Michael Johnson STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON Tags Lsu Baton_rouge ¶¶Òõh Sacramento_state Ncaa Sec Baseball Alex Box Stadium Michael Johnson Author email Follow Michael Johnson Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today SMS Email Print Copy article link Save
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