The LSU Tigers have done it again! On Sunday, June 2nd, the Tigers defeated the Oregon State Beavers 6-5 in the Baton Rouge Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament. It was a thrilling game that came down to the eighth inning, when LSU’s Gavin Jobert hit a solo home run to give the Tigers the lead.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a decisive advantage. Oregon State scored first, taking a 2-0 lead in the second inning. LSU responded with three runs in the fourth inning, and the teams traded runs for the next four innings.
In the eighth inning, Oregon State scored two runs to take a 5-4 lead. But LSU answered right back in the bottom of the inning, when Jobert hit his solo home run to put the Tigers ahead 6-5. The Beavers were unable to score in the ninth inning, and LSU held on for the victory.
Jobert’s home run was the difference in the game, and it was a fitting way for him to end his college career. The senior outfielder had been struggling at the plate for much of the season, but he came through when his team needed him most. His heroics sent the crowd at Alex Box Stadium into a frenzy, and his teammates mobbed him after he crossed home plate.
The win was a huge one for LSU, as it secured their spot in the Super Regional. The Tigers will now face off against either Florida or Florida State in a best-of-three series, with the winner advancing to the College World Series.
LSU’s victory over Oregon State was a thrilling one, and it was thanks in large part to Gavin Jobert’s heroics. The Tigers can now look forward to their next challenge with confidence, knowing that they have what it takes to win when it matters most.
