LSU Baseball Defeats Indiana in Thriller

Tigers rally late to remain undefeated on the season

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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LSU baseball continued its hot start to the 2026 season, defeating Indiana 7-5 in a come-from-behind victory. The Tigers trailed 5-4 in the 7th inning before a three-run homer from Zach Yorke gave them the lead for good. True freshman Mason Braun also hit his first collegiate home run in the win.

Why it matters

LSU's 6-0 start is the best beginning to a season under head coach Jay Johnson, showcasing the team's offensive firepower and resilience. The victory over a quality opponent like Indiana further establishes the Tigers as an early contender in college baseball.

The details

LSU starting pitcher Casan Evans went 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Tigers trailed 5-4 in the 7th inning before Yorke's 3-run blast gave them the lead. Braun, a true freshman, hit his first career home run in the 8th inning. Steven Milam also had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-5 to raise his season batting average to .348.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 21, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • LSU trailed 5-4 heading into the 7th inning before Yorke's go-ahead home run.

The players

Zach Yorke

A key offensive contributor for LSU, Yorke hit a 3-run homer in the 7th inning to give the Tigers the lead.

Mason Braun

A true freshman for LSU, Braun hit his first collegiate home run in the 8th inning of the victory.

Steven Milam

An everyday starter for the Tigers, Milam went 3-for-5 at the plate to raise his season batting average to .348.

Casan Evans

The LSU starting pitcher went 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks.

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU baseball team, who has guided the Tigers to a 6-0 start this season.

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What they’re saying

“Shoutout to the late Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G. LSU's "Big Poppa" Zach Yorke hit a three-run homer in a big spot for the Tigers to give them the lead back late in this game.”

— Kyle Richardson, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

LSU will continue its tournament schedule in Jacksonville, facing Notre Dame on Saturday and UCF on Sunday.

The takeaway

LSU's 6-0 start under coach Jay Johnson has been fueled by a potent offense, with contributions from veterans like Zach Yorke as well as promising young players like Mason Braun. The Tigers' resilience in coming from behind to beat a quality opponent like Indiana further establishes them as an early contender in college baseball.