A stellar performance on the mound from Nate Ackenhausen on Tuesday night against Tennessee kept LSU’s season alive, and now coach Jay Johnson’s team has reached the semifinal round of the College World Series.
The Tigers are set to rematch the No. 1 team in the country in Wake Forest on Wednesday night. The Demon Deacons are still unbeaten in the NCAA tournament, and they handed LSU its only loss so far in the postseason on Monday night 3-2.
LSU only used two pitchers on Tuesday, which is key as it’s likely looking at another bullpen matchup here. Here’s what you need to know as the Tigers play with their backs against the wall once again.