LSU faces UNC in elimination game

OMAHA, Neb. — LSU is sticking with the same lineup it had in Game 1 as it prepares to play North Carolina in an elimination game in the College World Series on Tuesday at TD Ameritrade Park. First pitch is scheduled for shortly after 2:08 p.m.

The Tigers lost to UCLA 2-1 on Sunday night, just hours after the Tar Heels lost to N.C. State 8-1.

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Here are the starting lineups:

UNC (57-11)

1. CF Chaz Frank (.299)

2. DH Landon Lassiter (.360)

3. 3B Colin Moran (.340)

4. C Brian Holberton (.314)

5. 1B Cody Stubbs (.366)

6. RF Skye Bolt (.323)

7. SS Michael Russell (.301)

8. 2B Mike Zolk (.272)

9. LF Parks Jordan (.260)

SP — RH Trent Thornton 11-1, 1.28)

LSU (57-10)

1. DH Sean McMullen (.310)

2. RF Mark Laird (.301)

3. SS Alex Bregman (.374)

4. 1B Mason Katz (.365)

5. LF Raph Rhymes (.337)

6. 3B Christian Ibarra (.311)

7. C Ty Ross (.217)

8. 2B JaCoby Jones (.294)

9. CF Andrew Stevenson (.190)

SP — LH Cody Glenn (7-2, 2.41)

 

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LSU has standard lineup vs. UCLA

OMAHA, Neb. — LSU is using its standard starting lineup for its College World Series opener against UCLA on Sunday night at TD Ameritrade Park. First pitch is 7 p.m.

Second baseman JaCoby Jones has recovered well enough from flu-like symptoms that kept him out of practice Friday to start.

North Carolina State defeated North Carolina 8-1 on Sunday afternoon. If the Tigers defeat the Bruins they will play N.C. State in a winners bracket game at 7 p.m. Tuesday. If they lose they will play North Carolina in an elimination game at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

For in-game updates, follow @EastAdvocate and @RabalaisAdvocate on Twitter and you can join our chat at www.theadvocate.com starting at approximately 6:30 p.m.

UCLA (44-17)

1. CF Brian Carroll (.259)

2. 3B Kevin Kramer (.279)

3. RF Eric Filia (.278)

4. SS Pat Valaika (.257)

5. DH Kevin Williams (.232)

6. 1B Pat Gallagher (.277)

7. C Shane Zeile (.242)

8. 2B Cody Regis (.232)

9. LF Brenton Allen (.247)

SP — RH Adam Plutko (8-3, 2.35)

LSU (57-9)

1. DH Sean McMullen (.317)

2. RF Mark Laird (.297)

3. SS Alex Bregman (.380)

4. 1B Mason Katz (.366)

5. LF Raph Rhymes (.343)

6. 3B Christian Ibarra (.315)

7. C Ty Ross (.215)

8. 2B JaCoby Jones (.299)

9. CF Andrew Stevenson (.195)

SP — RH Aaron Nola (12-0, 1.68)

 

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JaCoby Jones expected to start in CWS opener

OMAHA, Neb. — LSU second baseman JaCoby Jones is expected to be in the starting lineup when the Tigers play UCLA in the first round of the College World Series at 7 p.m. Sunday at TD Ameritrade Park.

Jones was stricken with flu-like symptoms Thursday night and missed practice Friday. He returned to practice on a limited basis Saturday and had experienced no setbacks by mid-afternoon Sunday.

The Tigers were expected to head to the ballpark at about 4 p.m. The LSU-UCLA game will be televised on ESPN2.

Our chat will begin at 6:30 p.m. at www.theadvocate.com and you can get in-game updates from @EastAdvocate and @RabalaisAdvocate on Twitter.

Check back later for complete starting lineups.

 

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LSU goes after CWS berth

LSU will try to earn a berth in the College World Series when it plays Oklahoma in Game 2 of the Baton Rouge Super Regional at 6:05 p.m. Saturday in Alex Box Stadium.

The Tigers won Game 1 of the best-of-three series 2-0 on Friday night. If the Sooners win Saturday, a winner-take-all finale will be played at 6:05 p.m. Sunday.

LSU coach Paul Mainieri made one change to his starting lineup as Jared Foster replaced Andrew Stevenson in the outfield against OU left-hander Dillon Overton. Foster will play right and Mark Laird has moved from right to center.

For in-game updates, follow @EastAdvocate, @RabalaisAdvocate, @MHarrisAdvocate and @HotardAdvocate on Twitter. You can join our chat at www.theadvocate.com starting at approximately 6 p.m.

Here are the starting lineups:

LSU (56-9)

1. DH Sean McMullen (.325)

2. CF Mark Laird (.295)

3. SS Alex Bregman (.379)

4. 1B Mason Katz (.373)

5. LF Raph Rhymes (.340)

6. 3B Christian Ibarra (.321)

7. 2B JaCoby Jones (.284)

8. C Ty Ross (.209)

9. RF Jared Foster (.355)

SP — RH Ryan Eades (8-1, 2.81)

Oklahoma (43-20)

1. LF Craig Aikin (.286)

2. SS Jack Mayfield (.256)

3. CF Max White (.310)

4. 1B Matt Oberste (.377)

5. 2B Hector Lorenzana (.277)

6. C Anthony Hermelyn (.280)

7. DH Colt Bickerstaff (.222)

8. RF Hunter Haley (.268)

9. 3B Garrett Carey (.277)

SP — LH Dillon Overton (9-2, 2.91)

 

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LSU lineup in tact for Oklahoma

LSU is back to its standard lineup for the first time in 12 games for its Baton Rouge Super Regional opener against Oklahoma on Friday in Alex Box Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

Injuries to second baseman JaCoby Jones, outfielder Mark Laird and designated hitter Sean McMullen forced a series of lineup adjustments since an 11-2 victory against UNO on May 14.

For in-game updates follow @EastAdvocate, @RabalaisAdvocate, @MHarrisAdvocate and @HotardAdvocate on Twitter and you can join our chat at www.theadvocate.com beginning at approximately 5 p.m.

Here are the starting lineups:

Oklahoma (43-19)

1. LF Craig Aikin (.291)

2. SS Jack Mayfield (.260)

3. CF Max White (.313)

4. 1B Matt Oberste (.376)

5. 2B Hector Lorenzana (.279)

6. C Anthony Hermelyn (.285)

7. DH Colt Bickerstaff (.218)

8. RF Taylor Alspaugh (.182)

9. 3B Garrett Carey (.281)

SP — RH Jonathan Gray (10-2, 1.59)

LSU (55-9)

1. DH Sean McMullen (.331)

2. RF Mark Laird (.287)

3. SS Alex Bregman (.385)

4. 1B Mason Katz (.378)

5. LF Raph Rhaymes (.340)

6. 3B Christian Ibarra (.325)

7. C Ty Ross (.211)

8. 2B JaCoby Jones (.283)

9. CF Andrew Stevenson (.183)

SP — Aaron Nola (11-0, 1.82)

 

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