Behind five and-a-third innings of shutout ball from Ma’Khail Hilliard, LSU (19-8, 4-4) evened its series with Auburn in a 9-2 win setting up a Saturday rubber match.
Hilliard struck out seven and only allowed four hits. The combination of Eric Reyzelman and Trent Vietmeier pitched the final two-and-a-third innings and combined for four strikeouts and just one hit surrendered.
“A great performance by Ma’Khail tonight, he’s probably one of the most competitive guys on the team,” Jay Johnson said. “He’s really lifted us these last few weeks, and I’d hate to think where we’d be if we didn’t have him on the team this year.