There’s a big college baseball game on tonight. The Texas Longhorns face the No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers on the Longhorn Network.
The growing popularity of the sport at the college level could draw a decent audience relative to the channel’s limited drawing power. Even as a mid-week game, it poses a significant opportunity for the Longhorns to face top competition from a nonconference foe.
Saturday’s pitching opponent is hittable if his last outing is any indication. Right-handed LSU pitcher Thatcher Hurd last allowed four runs in two innings against Southern. Whether that means he’s due a better outing or could have another tough night is still to be seen on Tuesday night.
Labarron Johnson Jr’s heater is set to be on display in the game. Johnson has thrown five quality innings, allowing one run while striking out eight batters. Texas would appear to have the pitching advantage. David Pierce and company will need to capitalize.
Texas is 28-13-1 all time against LSU.
Big night at The Disch as Texas welcomes #1 LSU. The Tigers will send RHP Thatcher Hurd to the mound. The UCLA transfer threw 2 innings and allowed 4 runs in his first start of the year against Southern. #HookEm
— HornSports (@HornSports) February 28, 2023
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