The LSU softball team couldn’t get much going on offense in a decisive Game 3 against No. 4 Tennessee on Sunday as it lost in shutout fashion 3-0.
The Tigers have now lost three SEC series in a row, dropping to 35-10 (11-10 SEC). The Vols, meanwhile, won their first series against LSU in Knoxville since 2018.
As was the case in the first two games in the series, it was a pitching duel in Knoxville.
Though both teams threatened at different points, no one managed a run through the first five innings. However, LSU pitcher [autotag]Sydney Berzon[/autotag] found herself in danger in the bottom of the sixth, loading up the bases with two outs.
With one swing of the bat, Tennessee took control with a two-RBI double. On the next at-bat, the Vols added an RBI single to add some insurance and put the margin at three runs.
That was all the damage the Tigers allowed, but it put them in a significant hole with only three outs to spare. UT ultimately managed to retire the side in order.
The road remains tough. After earning a ranked win in the midweek against UL-Lafayette last week, the Tigers will now face the Ragin’ Cajuns in a rematch on Tuesday night, this time on the road in Lafayette.
After that, coach Beth Torina’s team will host Arkansas for a three-game set beginning on Friday.
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