Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM]- The 2026 college baseball season is underway, and tonight, get ready as two Louisiana teams face off in an anticipated matchup. The LSU Tigers baseball team will host the McNeese Cowboys in a mid-week matchup at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge.

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The McNeese Cowboys will look to get a big win against the powerhouse that is LSU baseball to boost their confidence before entering conference play this weekend. The Pokes are currently 2-5 on the young season and were swept by the Kansas Jayhawks over the weekend in Lake Charles.

The LSU Tigers have come out blazing to open the season, showing no signs of slowing down in their quest to defend last year’s national championship. With momentum firmly on their side, LSU is eyeing a return trip to the top and a chance to go back-to-back. So far, they’ve backed up the hype, racing out to a flawless 8-0 start.

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Not only are the Tigers off to a scorching start, but they’re doing it with an explosive offense. Through the first eight games of the season, LSU has scored 10 or more runs in six contests, an eye-popping display of firepower that’s fueled its perfect start.

The Tigers return home tonight to host the Cowboys at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Fans can catch the action live on SEC+, which requires a subscription to stream. The Tigers look to stay perfect, while the Cowboys look to break a 3-game losing skid.

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