In a pivotal college baseball series, LSU suffered a setback on Saturday night as they lost the middle game against Tennessee. Playing in front of a record-breaking crowd at Alex Box Stadium, the Tigers found themselves trailing narrowly 3-2 late in the contest. However, an unfortunate turn of events unfolded in the eighth inning when LSU conceded six runs, ultimately leading to their defeat with a final score of 9-3.

The matchup between LSU and Tennessee is set for Sunday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium. Both teams boast impressive records of 35-9 and 35-8 respectively, each holding a 13-7 standing in the SEC. The game will be broadcasted live on the SEC Network, providing fans with an opportunity to witness this thrilling encounter from the comfort of their homes. Radio coverage will also be available across various stations including WDGL-FM 98.1 in Baton Rouge, WWL-AM 870 in New Orleans, and KLWB-FM 103.7 in Lafayette.

As both LSU and Tennessee are ranked highly by D1Baseball at No. 7 and No. 6 respectively, the stakes could not be higher heading into this rubber match. With neither team announcing probable starters, speculation remains high regarding who might take the mound for LSU. Among the contenders is redshirt sophomore Chase Shores, though he recently pitched in relief during Saturday's game. Another strong candidate is junior left-hander Conner Ware, who started last week's third game and could repeat his role here.

Sunday’s game promises excitement and tension as both teams aim to secure a series victory. Fans eagerly anticipate which pitcher will rise to the occasion and lead their respective team to triumph. This showdown will surely test the mettle of both squads as they vie for supremacy in the Southeastern Conference.