How to watch LSU baseball face Northern Illinois on Thursday afternoon
After a 4-0 start to the season last weekend, the defending national champion LSU baseball team returns to the diamond at Alex Box Stadium this weekend for another four-game set that will feature matchups against Northern Illinois and Stony Brook.
First up is a game against the Huskies, which enters the weekend at 1-3 after losing their opening series against Abilene Christian with two of those losses coming via run rule.
UCLA transfer Gage Jump will make his first start on the mound after coming in as a closer last weekend, and he will look to prove he belongs in the rotation.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Thursday’s series opener.
How to Watch
Date: Thursday, February 22
Location: Skip Bertman Field at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge
Time: 2 p.m. CT
TV: SEC Network+
Radio: LSU Radio Network
Live Stream: Watch ESPN (ESPN+ subscription required)
Probable Starter
So. LH Gage Jump (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.0 IP, 0 BB, 2 SO)
Series History
This will be the 18th meeting between the two programs but the first since 1970. LSU leads the all-time series 12-5.
Rankings
LSU: No. 2 Baseball America; No. 2 USA Today; No. 3 D1 Baseball
Northern Illinois: Not ranked
What Jay Johnson said
Per an LSU release:
“I think we managed playing four games in four days last week better than I would have anticipated, and that’s a challenge at this time of year. I think on the position player side, our depth helps to give players some time off during a four-game stretch. I like our pitching depth, obviously, and it’s a strength of our team. The fact that we have that depth keeps us from having to over-use anybody and give guys the proper rest. I feel like we’re well-positioned for the four-game week ahead.”
