Is LSU Baseball Back? Tigers Are Omaha Bound.

Marcelo Unda • June 12, 2023

Tigers sweep Wildcats in Super Regionals for Omaha Berth.

Well the Weather Outside is...Weather.

SUPER Regional Baseball began this weekend and the LSU tigers played host to the Kentucky Wildcats in Baton Rouge. Game 1 matchup was scheduled to start at 2 p.m. until the NCAA announce they would delay the start due to, weather (?). 

If you were in South Louisiana this weekend , you experienced what this summer has in store. I am sure you were a couple of cold ones deep. Sitting poolside, and listening to your favorite Spotify playlist. Maybe you had the opportunity to go to the game and watch inside of Alex Box Stadium. 

There wasn't a cloud in sight!

Why was the game being pushed back, fans questioned. Was the NCAA & SEC behind the decision for ratings? There was no reason this game could not have started at it's designated time. 

Late Shift

First pitch finally arrvied at 9:15 p.m. Fans were frustration and exhausted waiting to start this game. You wondered if it would effect the players going into the game, and how they would perform.

Things got under way. Then any doubt was gone when we saw Tre' Morgan's home run in the first inning. 

The pop from the crowd was electric! From that moment on, the Tigers didn't look back. The fans no longer cared about the delayed start. They were there witnessing greatness. I felt bad for the fans who couldn't wait and missed that game. I think during the broadcast at some point they had over 12,300 fans in attendance. [Side Bar: I'm almost certain the Oakland Athletics have about 1800 fans at each game.] 


My favorite part of the night is Jay Johnson giving his recruitment pitch to any player in the Transfer Portal to come to LSU:

Omaha Bound

The Tigers took Game 1 on Saturday winning 14-0, and swept the series on Sunday, 8-3. Now the Tigers look to continue their quest on winning a National title in Omaha. I was surprised to see how well the Tigers played in the Supers. I think all LSU fans will say this was the best game all year, and question where this team was during the regular season. It wont matter how perform during the regular season. As long as the Tigers continue to play like they did on Saturday, they will be competing at a chance for the Natty!

Who was the most impressive team of the weekend? Is there a bullpen who can matchup well versus the Tigers? Does Paul Skenes continue to follow up his performance into Omaha? Sound off in the comments or tweet at me, @marcelo_unda on twitter. 

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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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