LSU Offense Steadies as Tigers Head to SEC Series at Tennessee

After a recent slump, the LSU baseball team's offense has found its footing heading into a crucial conference road trip.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:35pm

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The LSU Tigers baseball team (20-10, 4-5 SEC) appears to have solidified its previously struggling offense in recent games as they prepare for a stretch of six straight SEC road games, including a series at Tennessee (19-10, 3-6 SEC) this weekend. Over their last five games, the Tigers are batting .357 with 10 home runs and averaging 11.8 runs per game. Several LSU hitters, including Jake Brown, Derek Curiel, and Chris Stanfield, have raised their batting averages to .300 or better.

Why it matters

LSU's offensive resurgence comes at a critical time as they enter a challenging road-heavy portion of their SEC schedule. Maintaining a consistent and productive lineup will be key for the Tigers to climb up the conference standings and position themselves for a postseason berth.

The details

Over their last five games, the LSU Tigers are 4-1 and batting .357 (60-for-168) with 10 home runs. This includes a 16-6 win over Southern on Tuesday in which they hit four homers. The Tigers now have four batters hitting .300 or better, led by right fielder Jake Brown (.356, 11 HR, 39 RBIs) and center fielder Derek Curiel (.345, 3 HR, 29 RBIs). Catcher Omar Serna (.306, 3 HR, 20 RBIs) and left fielder Chris Stanfield (.320, 1 HR, 5 RBIs) have also contributed to the offensive resurgence.

  • LSU plays at Tennessee on Friday (4:30 p.m., SEC Network), Saturday (5 p.m., ESPN2) and Sunday (12 p.m., SEC Network+).
  • The Tigers then travel to Ole Miss, host Texas A&M, and visit Mississippi State over the next few weeks.

The players

Jake Brown

LSU's starting right fielder is batting .356 with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs in 30 starts this season.

Derek Curiel

LSU's starting center fielder is hitting .345 with 3 home runs, 8 doubles and 29 RBIs in 30 starts.

Omar Serna

LSU's starting catcher is batting .306 with 3 home runs and 20 RBIs in 17 starts this season.

Chris Stanfield

LSU's starting left fielder is hitting .320 with 1 home run and 5 RBIs in 14 starts since returning from injury.

Jay Johnson

LSU's head baseball coach has overseen the team's offensive turnaround in recent games.

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What they’re saying

“There's a lot of focus at the plate. Guys are honing in. The two-out hitting has been very impressive. I do think we're in a good spot right now. We're playing to our capability like early in the season (8-0 start).”

— Jake Brown, LSU Right Fielder

“You need stability, and that's why we've been good. We want to get it where we're bullet proof.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Head Coach

What’s next

The Tigers will look to continue their offensive momentum as they face a crucial SEC road stretch, including a series at Tennessee this weekend followed by trips to Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

The takeaway

LSU's offense has found its footing at the right time, providing stability and consistency as the Tigers enter a grueling SEC road schedule. If the Tigers can maintain this level of production, they will be well-positioned to climb the conference standings and secure a postseason berth.