As a result of Johnson's offseason work, LSU's lineup can matchup better against left-handed and right-handed pitching. The Tigers have been more patient at the plate and are faster than they were last year, utilizing that attribute on the basepaths this past weekend.

LSU baseball beat Southern by a score of 13-1 on Tuesday. Here's what Tigers head coach Jay Johnson said after the win.

LSU began its season with a three-game sweep over Purdue Fort Wayne, winning the three games by a combined score of 32-2. The pitching staff dominated, the bats did more than enough, and fans were thrilled by the outings in Alex Box.