No. 1 LSU back in win column with 10-4 victory over Central Arkansas

LSU shortstop Jordan Thompson (4)
LSU shortstop Jordan Thompson (4)(Josh Auzenne | WAFB)
Published: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:38 PM CDT
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - No. 1 LSU got back in the win column on Tuesday, March 21, with a midweek victory over Central Arkansas.

The Tigers (19-2, 2-1 SEC) scored 10 runs on 13 hits in their 10-4 triumph over the Bears (11-9, 3-0 ASUN).

Jordan Thompson led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-4, including a three-run home run. Dylan Crews went 2-for-3 at the plate, including a two-run homer, the 46th dinger of his career.

LSU pitcher Griffin Herring (35)
LSU pitcher Griffin Herring (35)(Josh Auzenne | WAFB)

Griffin Herring (1-0) picked up the win in relief, his first of the season. He allowed one hit and struck out three in 2.1 innings.

LSU will host No. 6 Arkansas for its SEC home series opener with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24.

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