LSU will face-off against Western Michigan on opening day at Alex Box Stadium on Friday, 3:00 p.m.
LSU has won 21 consecutive season-opening games dating back to 2002. The Tigers’ last loss in a season opener occurred on Feb. 10, 2001, when LSU dropped a 9-8 decision to Kansas State in the original Alex Box Stadium.
It was no surprise that All-American Paul Skenes was named the starter on Friday. However, it did surprise some people that LHP RIley Cooper and true freshman RHP Chase Shores were announced as the Saturday and Sunday starters by LSU head coach Jay Johnson.