The No. 15-ranked LSU softball team began its 2024 campaign on a high note, issuing an 8-0 run-rule win over in-state foe Nicholls in just five innings.
It took a bit for the Tigers’ bats to get going, but a solo homer from [autotag]Raeleen Gutierrez[/autotag] got the scoring started in the second, and a two-run triple from [autotag]McKenzie Redoutey[/autotag] opened the floodgates in the third.
[autotag]Karli Petty[/autotag] added a run with a single later in that inning, and in the bottom of the fourth, another RBI triple, this time from [autotag]Taylor Pleasants[/autotag], added three more runs.
[autotag]Sydney Berzon[/autotag] got the start on the mound and turned in a shutout, allowing just two hits while striking out eight batters as she got her first win of the season while pitching all five innings.
Run-rule shutout to open the season! That's what we like!#DealUsIn pic.twitter.com/bNsPuX8O3J
— LSU Softball (@LSUsoftball) February 9, 2024
LSU will return to action at Tiger Park on Friday for a 4 p.m. game against Memphis.
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