Sophomore left-hander Kade Anderson earned the start and struck out eight batters in five innings. His fastball sat in the low 90s but his new slider was the standout pitch. The pitch was so good that he rarely utilizing his curveball, a strong offering in its own right.

LSU baseball got the season started with a dominant win over Purdue-Fort Wayne on Friday. Here are our top takeaways from the Tigers' Opening Day.

LSU baseball is back as the 2025 college baseball season begins. Here's how to watch the Tigers vs. Purdue Fort Wayne on opening day.

LSU baseball's matchup against Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday has been moved up from 1 p.m. to 11 a.m., LSU announced on Thursday. The alterred first pitch time is a result of storms being in the forecast for Saturday. LSU opens its season on Friday at Alex Box Stadium against Purdue Fort Wayne. First pitch is set for 2 p.m.

The third-ranked Tigers will host Purdue-Fort Wayne at Alex Box Stadium. Head coach Jay Johnson enters his fourth season with the nation’s number one recruiting class and transfer portal class. The first pitch is set for 2 p.m.

College baseball begins Friday. Here's our predictions for what LSU baseball's lineup will look like for Opening Day.

LSU baseball kicks off its 2025 season against Purdue Fort Wayne at Alex Box Stadium on Friday, beginning its fourth season under coach Jay Johnson. The Tigers are 3-0 in season openers under Johnson.