LSU Baseball Drops Critical Series to Sacramento State

The Tigers have lost four of their last five games, raising concerns about the team's performance ahead of SEC play.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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LSU baseball has hit a rough patch, losing four out of their last five games, including a series defeat against Sacramento State. The Tigers struggled at the plate, managing only six hits and stranding eight runners in a 6-1 loss on Sunday night. Key issues include the absence of veteran outfielder Chris Stanfield, the slump of star hitter Steven Milam, and inconsistent pitching from Gavin Guidry.

Why it matters

LSU baseball is a perennial powerhouse, and this unexpected skid before the start of SEC play has raised concerns about the team's ability to compete at the highest level this season. The Tigers will need to quickly address these issues and regain their form if they hope to contend for a conference title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

In the Sunday night loss, Sacramento State took a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning and never relinquished it. The Tigers were unable to mount a comeback, managing just six hits and stranding eight runners. LSU is missing the presence of outfielder Chris Stanfield, one of their top hitters last season, while star slugger Steven Milam has struggled at the plate, going just 3-for-17 over the last five games. Additionally, pitcher Gavin Guidry had another shaky outing, allowing one run on two hits, two strikeouts, and three walks in two innings of work.

  • LSU has lost four out of its last five games.
  • This is the first time LSU has lost five games before starting SEC play since 2020.

The players

Chris Stanfield

A veteran outfielder who was one of LSU's top hitters in conference play last year, totaling 62 hits and scoring 53 runs.

Steven Milam

A star hitter for LSU, also known as "Monster Milam", who has been in a slump, going 3-for-17 at the plate over the last five games.

Gavin Guidry

An LSU pitcher who has struggled with inconsistency, allowing one run on two hits, two strikeouts, and three walks in two innings of work in the loss to Sacramento State.

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