LSU Infielder Hits Clutch Homer, Tosses Bat Sky-High in Comeback Win

Seth Dardar's eighth-inning blast lifted LSU over Kentucky in a high-scoring SEC showdown.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:56pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the raw energy and excitement of a baseball player mid-swing, the bat a blur as it is tossed high into the air.A dramatic, bat-flipping home run caps off an impressive comeback for the LSU Tigers in a high-scoring SEC showdown.Baton Rouge Today

LSU Tigers infielder Seth Dardar hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning to cap off a dramatic comeback against the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday. After crushing the ball to right field, Dardar emphatically tossed his bat high into the air to celebrate the clutch hit that gave LSU an 11-10 victory.

Why it matters

The win was a big boost for the Tigers, who had fallen behind 7-0 early before rallying back. LSU's ability to overcome a large deficit against a top SEC opponent showcases the team's resilience and competitive spirit under head coach Jay Johnson.

The details

With LSU trailing 10-9 in the bottom of the eighth, Dardar stepped to the plate with two runners on base. He then launched a towering home run to right field to give the Tigers the lead. As soon as he made contact, Dardar flipped his bat high into the air, punctuating the clutch hit that capped LSU's comeback from an early 7-0 deficit.

  • LSU was down 7-0 going into the bottom of the third inning.
  • Dardar hit the go-ahead, two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.

The players

Seth Dardar

A transfer infielder in his first season with the LSU Tigers, Dardar had a huge game at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, and 4 RBIs to lead LSU's comeback effort.

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU Tigers, Johnson praised his team's resilience and competitive spirit after they overcame a large early deficit to earn the victory.

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What they’re saying

“Even down 7-0, our players were confident they were going to come back in this game. I'm very proud of the way they competed; they gave their all throughout the game and earned a great victory.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Head Coach

What’s next

LSU will look to build on this comeback win as they continue SEC play, while Kentucky will try to bounce back from the tough loss.

The takeaway

Dardar's dramatic, bat-flipping home run capped off an impressive comeback for the LSU Tigers, showcasing the team's resilience and competitive spirit under head coach Jay Johnson.