LSU Baseball Drops Series Opener to Texas A&M

Tigers Fall Behind Early, Can't Recover in 10-4 Loss

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:22am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a college baseball game broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes, conveying the fractured nature of LSU's loss to Texas A&M.LSU's struggles with early deficits are captured in a cubist-inspired illustration of the team's loss to Texas A&M.Baton Rouge Today

LSU baseball fell behind early for the 10th time in 11 games, trailing Texas A&M 4-1 midway through the fifth inning. Despite a late rally, the Tigers couldn't overcome the deficit and lost the series opener 10-4 at Alex Box Stadium.

Why it matters

LSU has struggled with early deficits throughout the season, and Friday's loss marked the fifth time in six games the Tigers have fallen short after falling behind. The defeat puts LSU in a tough spot as they look to bounce back and even the series against the nationally ranked Aggies.

The details

LSU's offense left runners stranded in the first and third innings, and while they scored runs in the fourth and fifth, it wasn't enough to overcome Texas A&M's four-run fifth inning. The Aggies then added three more runs in the sixth to pull away. LSU finished the night 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and only drew one walk.

  • LSU fell behind 4-1 midway through the fifth inning.
  • The Aggies added three more runs in the sixth inning to take a 7-2 lead.

The players

Casan Evans

LSU sophomore right-handed starting pitcher who pitched four impressive innings, allowing just one earned run and two hits with seven strikeouts.

Grant Fontenot

LSU fifth-year senior right-handed pitcher who gave up a two-run home run in the sixth inning as Texas A&M extended their lead.

Cade Arrambide

LSU junior who drove in a run with a two-out single in the fourth inning.

Steven Milam

LSU junior who struck out to end the fourth inning and popped out to end the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get off to better starts and avoid falling behind early. That has been a recurring issue for us this season.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Head Baseball Coach

What’s next

LSU and Texas A&M will face off in Game 2 of their three-game series on Saturday at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on the SEC Network.

The takeaway

LSU's inability to avoid early deficits has plagued them throughout the season, and Friday's loss to Texas A&M was another example. The Tigers will need to find a way to get off to stronger starts if they hope to even the series and keep their postseason hopes alive.