LSU Rallies for Dramatic Extra-Inning Win Over Tennessee

Cade Arrambide hits four home runs, including a grand slam, to lead Tigers' comeback victory.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:09am

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In a wild 12-inning game, the LSU Tigers rallied from a 5-1 seventh-inning deficit to defeat the Tennessee Volunteers 16-6. Cade Arrambide led the charge for LSU, hitting a program-record four home runs, including a grand slam in the 12th inning that sparked a 10-run frame for the Tigers. The victory was a crucial one for LSU, which improved to 6-6 in SEC play and kept its postseason hopes alive.

Why it matters

This game showcased the resilience and offensive firepower of the LSU baseball team, which has had an up-and-down season so far. The dramatic comeback win over a conference rival like Tennessee could be a turning point for the Tigers as they look to make a push for the NCAA Tournament in the second half of the season.

The details

After Tennessee built a 5-1 lead through seven innings, LSU stormed back with three straight home runs in the eighth to make it a one-run game. The Tigers then tied it in the ninth on a clutch two-out single by Jake Brown. In extra innings, Arrambide hit a go-ahead homer in the 11th, but Tennessee answered to tie it. Then in the 12th, Arrambide delivered the knockout blow with a grand slam as part of a 10-run inning for LSU.

  • The game went 12 innings, with LSU scoring 10 runs in the 12th to win 16-6.
  • Arrambide hit four home runs, including a grand slam in the 12th inning.

The players

Cade Arrambide

An LSU baseball player who hit four home runs, including a grand slam in the 12th inning, to lead the Tigers' comeback victory.

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU baseball team, who praised his team's resilience and clutch performances in the win.

Jake Brown

An LSU baseball player who hit a game-tying single in the ninth inning to send the game to extra innings.

Levi Clark

A Tennessee baseball player who hit a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to tie the game.

Steven Milam

An LSU baseball player who had a big game, including a two-run homer in the 12th inning.

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What they’re saying

“What special performance by Cade Arrambide, and there were so many guys who made clutch plays. This is important to them, we've fought a lot here lately, and this is a great weekend for our program.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Head Coach

“That win is definitely up there in my coaching career. I mean, what a comeback by our team, I'm just so proud of our players. There were so many layers to what happened, and so many players making huge contributions to the win.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Head Coach

What’s next

LSU will look to carry the momentum from this dramatic win into its upcoming series against Ole Miss, a key SEC matchup as the Tigers continue their push for the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience and offensive firepower of the LSU baseball team, which has the potential to make a deep postseason run if it can build on this type of comeback victory over a conference rival.