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Former LSU pitcher Aaron Nola begins historic triple-play

Former LSU pitcher Aaron Nola kicked off the first 1-3-5 triple play since 1929.

Former LSU starting pitcher [autotag]Aaron Nola[/autotag] is having a year with the Philadelphia Phillies. Nola’s been one of the most consistent starters in the National League with a 119 ERA+ and 3.82 FIP.

In his start on Tuesday, Nola helped the Phillies defense make history, forcing the first 1-3-5 triple play since July 11, 1929.

It came in the bottom of the third when Nola threw a sinker to the Detroit Tigers’ lead-off man Matt Vierling. Nola induced soft contact and a broken bat before catching the ball. Nola tossed to first to get the second out with the Tigers’ baserunner away from the bag. A base running blunder on the other side of the diamond allowed Philly to get the third force at third, completing the play.

Nola went on to throw seven innings of one-run baseball. He struck out six and walked none. It was Nola’s seventh quality start in his last eight games.

Nola isn’t the only former LSU pitcher having success this year. [autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] continues to impress as a rookie sensation and while [autotag]Kevin Gausman[/autotag] isn’t having his typical campaign, his FIP indicates he’s due for some positive regression.

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Former LSU pitcher is a finalist for the Cy Young Award

Kevin Gausman seems to be aging like fine wine as he is pitching at an elite level for the Toronto Blue Jays.

[autotag]Kevin Gausman[/autotag] has been in the MLB for 11 years and has played for five different teams as he is on the cusp of turning 33 years old in January. Gausman seems to be aging like fine wine as he is pitching at an elite level for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Gausman joins Sonny Gray of the Twins and Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees as the three finalists for the AL Cy Young Award.

Gausman had a phenomenal regular season for the Blue Jays as he finished with a 12-9 record and a 3.16 ERA in 31 starts. He struck out a career-high 237 hitters and walked 55 hitters in 185 innings. He made an appearance for the Blue Jays in the playoffs but it did not go well.

He started against the Twins in the Wild Card and only went four innings as he gave up three runs on three hits. He struck out five hitters and walked three.

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Former LSU pitcher throws 9th inning of combined no-hitter

A former LSU star got to close out a no-hitter this weekend.

The Detroit Tigers threw a combined no-hitter on Saturday, and it was a former Tiger who finished it off.

[autotag]Alex Lange[/autotag] entered a 2-0 game in the ninth and needed just 10 pitches to close it out. He struck out one and walked none with a 90% strike rate.

Lange finished it by getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to chop one and ground out to third base.

It was Lange’s 13th save of the year, which is good for ninth in the American League.

Lange’s ERA+ sits at 114, which is a career-best. After excelling as a starter at LSU, Lange found a home in the Tigers bullpen. His K rate of 29.2% ranks 23rd among AL relievers too.

At 27, he’s a valuable piece for Detroit who they trust in high-leverage moments. Lange now has a 3.68 career ERA over 134.2 career innings.

The pitcher who started opposite of Detroit, [autotag]Kevin Gausman[/autotag], is also an LSU alumni.

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A brief history of the LSU-Oregon State baseball rivalry

LSU and Oregon State could continue their budding rivalry this weekend. Here’s a look back at the recent history between the two.

LSU could be gearing up for a familiar foe this weekend.

The full NCAA Tournament field was announced Monday, sending Oregon State to the Baton Rouge Regional as a No. 2 seed.

The Tigers and Beavers are no strangers. Over the last decade, the two programs can’t seem to avoid each other when June rolls around.

There’s no natural rivalry here. LSU is buried in the Deep South while Oregon State sits in the Pacific Northwest. But if any two teams meet enough under the right circumstances, a rivalry emerges. That is the case with LSU and Oregon State.

Before the two potentially see each other this weekend, here’s a look back at recent meetings.

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB Live Stream, Lineups, TV Channel, Start Time

The San Francisco Giants will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in their final game of the series, watch it here.

The San Francisco Giants will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final game of the series on Sunday afternoon at Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles. The series is split 1-1 with the Dodgers taking the first game and the Giants taking yesterday’s game.

The Dodgers will send out Walker Buehler (0–0, 5.19 PCL, 6 SO) tonight to matchup against Kevin Gausman (0–1, 5.27 PCL, 17 SO) for the Giants.

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

  • When: Sunday, August 9
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: MLB Network, NBCS Bay Area
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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MLB Odds and Betting Lines

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San Francisco Giants (+2) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (-2)

  • Run total: 8 (Over: -110, Under -110)

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