LSU Baseball Seeks First Knoxville Win Since 2016

Tigers look to end 8-game losing streak at Tennessee's Lindsey Nelson Stadium

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:04am

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After two consecutive SEC series at home, LSU baseball will travel to Knoxville to take on a struggling Tennessee team that was recently swept by in-state rival Vanderbilt. The Tigers are on a three-game winning streak, but opponents have found it difficult to beat the Volunteers at their home stadium, where Tennessee has a .838 winning percentage since 2020. LSU has not won in Knoxville since 2016 and has lost 8 straight games at Tennessee, including 5 last season when the Vols ended Paul Mainieri's career at LSU.

Why it matters

This series is an important test for LSU as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of SEC play. Tennessee has been a thorn in the Tigers' side in recent years, and LSU will need to find a way to win on the road against a tough Volunteer squad if they want to keep pace in the competitive SEC West.

The details

Tennessee third baseman Henry Ford is the Vols' top offensive threat, hitting .328 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. As a team, Tennessee has struggled offensively, scoring just 195 runs compared to LSU's 263. The Volunteers also don't run the bases well, with just 24 stolen bases on the season. LSU's pitching staff will need to throw strikes, as they have issued the third-most walks in the SEC this season.

  • LSU and Tennessee have played 18 times since 2021, with the Vols holding a 12-6 advantage.
  • LSU last won in Knoxville in 2016.
  • Tennessee is 16-4 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium this season, which has doubled its capacity to over 8,000.

The players

Henry Ford

Tennessee's junior third baseman and a Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List member, hitting .328 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs.

Casan Evans

LSU's sophomore right-handed pitcher, who has been a key 'fireman' for the Tigers this season.

Landon Mack

Tennessee's sophomore right-handed pitcher, a transfer from Rutgers who was a Big 10 all-freshman selection.

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What they’re saying

“These two programs are familiar with each other. They've played 18 times since 2021, and six of those games have occurred in the postseason.”

— Jordan Fiegel, Author

What’s next

The weather could be a factor, with rain expected to move in on Saturday night and continue into Sunday.

The takeaway

This series represents an important opportunity for LSU to prove they can win on the road against a tough SEC opponent and build momentum heading into the heart of conference play. Tennessee has had the Tigers' number in recent years, but LSU will need to find a way to break through and earn their first win in Knoxville since 2016.