Top-ranked LSU scored seven unanswered to an early deficit to beat Central Arkansas 10-4.
Junior shortstop Jordan Thompson was a huge reason why the Tigers won this game, going for 2-for-5 at the plate and smacking a three-run homer to break a 4-4 tie in the fifth inning.
LSU improves its overall record to 19-2 while UCA’s record drops to 11-9.
LSU freshman left-hander Griffin Herring (1-0) earned his first career collegiate win, hurling 2.1 scoreless relief innings with one hit, one walk and three strikeouts.
“The pitching talent is easy to see from Griffin,” Johnson said.