Mississippi State just ended a nine-game losing streak with a 5-0 victory over Memphis on April 19. There was no other option. In the finale, she came off the bench in relief and pitched the final 6.2 innings in a thriller, holding Washington to just a single run and scattering eight hits as LSU rallied to win 5-4 in nine innings. 4 in LSU softball history with 40 career home runs, No. Single, double, noisy out, single, single, fly out, wild pitch, single and it was 4-0 Tigers. Follow all your favorite Louisiana teams at LSU Tigers Wire and Saints Wire! Senior first baseman Huntyr Ava was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. Saturday will be a special day at Tiger Park for the annual Strikeout Ovarian Cancer Game / All for Alex game when the SEC softball community unite, and all 13 teams participate by wearing teal for the All for Alex campaign to honor the legacy of Mississippi States Alex Wilcox. Terms of Service LSU softball pitcher Maribeth Gorsuch making most of extended NCAA eligibility. Berzon now has 106 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. No. Privacy Policy I was really excited to get another opportunity with my team and coaches, said Gorsuch, a Lewisville, Texas, native. The Tigers rank No. The Path to NFLSU. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Veteran pitcher, Ali Kilponen, dealt Shes the leader of our pitching staff. The Rebels (19-13, 1-4 SEC) were unable to string together hits against LSU (25-6, 3-5 SEC) as the Tigers struck out 10 Ole Miss batters. LSU also has the third-lowest ERA in the league at 1.98. 6 in the SEC to go along with 33 runs scored. For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go toOleMissSports.comand follow the Rebels on Twitter at@OleMissSoftball, on Facebook atOle Miss Softballand on Instagram at@olemisssoftball. LSU plays it final road SEC series April 28-30 against Alabama at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She beat the Cajuns, 4-0, on Feb. 25, allowing just two hits with four strikeouts on Feb. 25 in Lafayette and came on in relief two days later to beat them again, 3-2, in Baton Rouge. Flame-throwing durable pitcher named 2004 College World Series Most Outstanding Player. Washington had not been shut out all year until Smith twirled her seventh of the season in the opener, holding Washington to just three hits with four strikeouts. Each team recorded five hits on the night, with BYU committing two errors to LSUs three and leaving seven on base to their eight. BYU softball dropped a 3-2 decision to No. Sign up for the LSU Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 16 Alabama (35-16, 11-9 SEC) Saturday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium to even the series. / Ashlee Ducote 40 (3) First LSU softballer to be named SEC 3 with 122 career walks, and No. There was never a doubt, not even 1%, that she would return, said Torina, who is happy to have Gorsuch back on her talented, if overstuffed, 29-player roster for 2021. 5 in program history with 37 career home runs and No. Outfielder Jayda Kearney is the top slugger with 18 home runs and 43 RBIs to go with a .388 average while third baseman Sara Mosley is the top run producer with 15 homers and 46 RBIs with a .344 average. Junior infielder Danieca Coffey leads the SEC with 59 hits (No. Were going to have to find an answer in the next couple of days.. She makes us brave, she makes us fearless, she competes and today was no different.. LSU Athletics, Louisiana State University, 2023. LSU softball will try to continue its climb up the Southeastern Conference standings against a familiar foe boasting one of the best pitchers in SEC history when Editors Note: The following is an official press release courtesy of LSUs athletics department. With so much experience as the only senior in the bullpen, shes serving part of a coachs function. Kilponen is awesome, said Coach Torina. The most comprehensive coverage of LSU Softball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule 12 in the NCAA) and ranks No. -- A day after taking home the league's top pitching honor, LSU softball freshman pitcher Sydney Smith hauled in two more as she was named the USA Softball Collegiate National Player of the Week and the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I National Pitcher of the Week each organization announced today. An eight-pitch, 1-2-3 inning for Fouts. Smith has won five-straight decisions, and until Washington scored its lone run of the weekend against the freshman on Sunday in the seventh, she had gone 31.2 innings without giving up an earned run. Dylan Crews, OF, LSU 2. Directly support LSU Softball by joining theDiamondbackerstoday! Alabama found the run column in the fourth with a solo homer from junior designated player Kenleigh Dowling to cut into the lead, 6-1, but the Crimson Tide were unable to plate another run in the final three innings after Kilponen retired nine of the last eleven batters. LSU Athletics, Louisiana State University, 2023. Gorsuch had to consider four years as a student athlete and the unlikely event of topping one of the greatest individual feats in LSU history. 2 UCLA softball team picked up its fourth win in Utah in four days after defeating BYU by a score of 7-2 at Gail Miller Field on Monday 16 Alabama (35-15, 11-8 SEC), 4-0 Friday night at Rhoads Stadium. The Tigers' offense erupted for 10 runs in Saturday's win. BATON ROUGE, La. Head Coach Beth Torina coached her 699th game for LSU today, surpassing Yvette Girouard for the most games coached in LSU Softball history. Coach Torina has been at the helm of the program for 12 seasons and has a 485-214 record at LSU. The Official Athletic Site of the LSU, partner of WMT Digital. The most comprehensive coverage of LSU Softball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Softball LSU Mobile Menu Button / Smith becomes the seventh player in LSU softball history to claim the award from the sport's national governing body, also becoming the fifth Tiger pitcher to claim the prize as well. She struck out 16, including eight straight from the second through the fourth innings. NCAA Infractions Decision. She was 9-3 with a 2.10 ERA in 80 innings as a Gorsuch has since returned to the team. Lastly, heres some shocking news that just surfaced: According to a report from 247 Sports David H. Murray, former LSU hitting coach Andy Cannizzaro, who just LSU is one game behind Alabama (12-8) in the league standings. Esman got the loss in the circle. Directly support LSU Softball by joining the, For the latest news and information on Tiger softball, visit, . / Wesley has a 2.46 ERA and has relinquished a .252 opposing batting average in a staff-high 65.1 innings pitched. I am beyond heartbroken that your aren't here with me anymore, but I find peace knowing you're in heaven.". Marron has a staff-best 2.18 ERA and has held opponents to a .190 batting average in 61.0 innings pitched. Redoutey drove in four runs and Ali Kilponen threw a two-hitter and faced only 25 batters. Here are three things to know about Gorsuch, who could be used in key situations against the Cajuns this weekend in the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional at Tiger Park. Privacy Policy Directly support LSU Softball by joining the Diamondbackers today! Smith earned both of LSU's wins in the circle against a ranked Washington team that came into the weekend with the eighth-best batting average in the nation, and holding the Huskies to just a single run on 11 hits in 13.2 innings of work in the circle. 10 LSU in a pitcher's duel Saturday night at the Ole Miss Softball Complex as the Tigers evened the series. 10 with 157 career RBIs. Ali Kilponen gets the complete game win for LSU, allowing just two hits and one earned run over seven innings. All rights reserved. (Ole Miss Softball Complex), Nike Black LSU Tigers 2023 NCAA Womens Basketball National Champions Locker Room T-Shirt. 11 in the SEC). Fans can also follow the team on its social media outlets at www.facebook.com/lsusoftball and @lsusoftball on Instagram and Twitter. Sophomore outfielder McKenzie Redoutey led the Tigers at the plate with a perfect 3-for-4 performance and turned in a career-high four RBIs in the win. Freshman pitcher Sydney Berzon (13-5) ranks No. The Alabama ace finished off LSU with her second shutout of the weekend on Sunday and third of her career against the Tigers to give Alabama the series victory. All rights reserved. It was pretty emotional finding out. McDonald-Kelley went on to play seven seasons of professional softball, including a stint in Italy in 2009. Were the only class that has been to a (Womens College) World Series. The Rebels (19-13, 1-4 SEC) were unable to string together hits against LSU (25-6, 3-5 SEC) as the Tigers struck out 10 Ole Miss batters. Paul Skenes, RHP, LSU 3. I think I can make a big impact as a leader in my fifth year. LSU is one game behind Alabama (12-8) in the league standings. I thought we had some moments where we battled and at the end of the day we gave them too many opportunities. This place and (these) people are awesome. Averaging 6.5 runs per game, the Bulldogs are not only the SECs top hitting team with a .329 average, they lead the league in doubles (71), triples (15) and home runs (78). 13/14 LSU (38-12, 11-9 SEC) set the tone with a four-run five-hit first inning and cruised to a 6-1 victory over No. Junior outfielder Ciara Briggs registered her 17th multi-hit game this season with two hits to lead the Tigers. BATON ROUGE, La. For the latest news and information on Tiger softball, visit www.lsusports.net/softball. Allee was hit by a pitch, and Mya Stevenson followed with a base hit to right to give Ole Miss runners on the corners. / The most comprehensive coverage of LSU Softball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule Maribeth Gorsuch was already set to return to LSU softball, going from senior pitcher in 2020 to student coach this spring when the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to college sports last March. Another tough weekend for the LSU softball team could be followed by one even tougher. She pitched the first seven-inning perfect game in school history against Belmont, striking out 16 and throwing an amazing 21 first pitch strikes. Ali Kilponen gets the complete game win for LSU, allowing just two hits and one earned run over seven innings. We faced one of the best pitchers in the country. WebIn her career, Torina made 139 appearances with 105 starts, a 6039 record, 23 shutouts, and 716.2 innings pitched and is ranked top ten all-time in multiple categories including shutouts, appearances, wins, and starts. The LSU track and field program wrapped up their senior day and final regular-season meet of the year on Saturday. Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Mississippi 9. Taking two of three from the Bulldogs (38-10, 15-5) at Tiger Park in the season-ending series would bolster the Tigers chances. Kerpic is 16-5 with a 2.25 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 121 1/3 innings. The Tigers are certainly thankful to see Fouts graduate. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. No. Freshman pitcher Josey Marron (7-2) and senior pitcher Aspen Wesley (6-6) leads the team with 80 strikeouts each. / LSU added an insurance run in the seventh after leading off the inning with a triple and plating the runner on a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0. On Feb. 22, 2020, Gorsuch threw the first, seven-inning,perfect game in LSU softball history for a 4-0 win over Belmont. Clark sits at No. She has six complete games but also is a top closer with six saves. Terms of Service 4 in LSU softball history with 41 career home runs, No. Unfortunately, the Tigers got a big swinging strikeout to escape the inning and keep their 1-0 advantage. 2 in the SEC with 366 hits behind a .311 batting average which sits as the third-best in the conference. 5 in the SEC with 33 walks. She has not pitched a lot this season, hurling 44 innings and is 2-3 with a 4.54 ERA. BATON ROUGE, La. Mississippi State has a deep pitching staff with five players logging over 40 innings pitched. Top 10: 1. The Tigers earned their first win in Tuscaloosa since April 8th, 2017 and recorded their 19th game this season with 10 or more hits as six different batters recorded at least one hit in the ballgame. For just the 24th time in Michigan State program history, there has been a no-hitter thrown inside the circle. After falling for a second time by shutout to Alabama ace Montana Fouts, the Tigers close the season against second-place Georgia trying to stay in contention for a first-round NCAA tournament host site. Following Clark, Newland singled to put another runner on base and a wild pitch moved them into scoring position to set up a two-run single from Redoutey to take a 4-0 lead after the first inning. 9 in the programs record book. In two games against Fouts, LSU was held scoreless in 14 innings with seven hits and only nine baserunners. 12 LSU in the Purple & Gold Challenge on Thursday night at Tiger Park. The Tigers won the three-game series against the Bulldogs last season in Starkville, Miss., but are currently on a two-game losing streak in head-to-head meetings after dropping the regular season finale last year and losing 7-4 in nine innings in the 2022 SEC Tournament. / 7 for the most strikeouts in a season by a freshman with 108 strikeouts. PROVO, Utah The No. You have permission to edit this article. W: Sydney Berzon (8-2) They see me with energy, play the game with passion and they can feed off that. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. No. Fouts struck out 15 Tiger hitters and walked two. 16 Alabama (35-15, 11-8 SEC), 4-0 Friday night at Rhoads Stadium. LSU was not able to get the offense going as they picked up two hits from the fourth to the seventh inning. Smith holds a 12-2 overall record in the circle for LSU this season, as her 0.59 ERA is the lowest in the nation, as she is the third player from the SEC this season to claim each award. Shes as passionate as anybody. Pleasants ranks No. Alabamas pitcher Lauren Esman (4-2) was charged with the loss allowing four runs on five hits in 0.2 innings. Senior infielder Aquana Brownlee leads the team with a .319 batting average and 38 hits to go along with 29 RBIs and 20 runs. Im looking toward this year and Im going to try to build on last year. On Saturday, with Alabama forced to turn to a different pitcher, LSU pounced for four runs and five hits in the top of the first inning. Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick (N.C.) HS 5. 13/14 LSU (37-12, 10-9 SEC) dropped game one of the series to No. Privacy Policy Jacob Wilson, SS, Grand Canyon 8. Well, LSU senior pitcher Maribeth Gorsuch of Lewisville, Texas, has been able to cook the Cajuns this season. Back-to-back singles to start the game turned into the first run of the game for LSU, giving the Tigers an early lead. Directly support LSU Softball by joining the, For the latest news and information on Tiger softball, visit, . 2023 www.theadvertiser.com. Shelby Walters and Madison Kerpics present a difficult twosome in the circle. WebThe Official Athletic Site of the LSU, partner of WMT Digital. She was9-3 with a 2.10 ERA in 80 innings as a sophomore in 2018 and was 3-1 with a 5.00 ERA as a freshman in 2017 in 28 innings. Prior to the game will be the 10th annual Geaux Teal Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk that will take place after a short ceremony that begins at 10 a.m. at Tiger Park. LSU Athletics, Louisiana State University, 2023. 10 all-time in the programs history with 54 career wins and her 450 career strikeouts ranks No. / Were making it count every day.. 3 with 122 career walks, and No. 7 in SEC) and has 37 hits, eight home runs and 25 runs scored. Georgia presents the opposite problem. 10 with 151 career RBIs. / Brand Guidelines Ole Miss was able to put a pair of runners on base in the bottom half of the inning after Mikayla Allee walked and Keila Kamoku singled, but LSU kept the offense off the board. 2 UCLA, 7-2 at Gail Miller Field on Monday afternoon. It's already in there, More:LSU softball's Tiger Park at full tilt capacity for NCAA Regional at LSU, More:But look out for the rain as flooding may impact NCAA Regional at LSU. Junior outfielders Ciara Briggs and Ali Newland both went 2-for-4 with Briggs tacking on an RBI and Newland scoring two runs. Ailana Agbayani came in to pitch in the fourth and saw the Tigers load the bases after a hit and two Cougar errors. Chase Dollander, RHP, Tennessee 7. SAN MATEO, Calif. Freshman Ailana Agbayani was named the West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league announced on Monday. WebBelow is a timeline of diversity and equity at LSU compiled by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion . 16 Alabama (35-15, 11-8 SEC), 4-0 Friday night at Rhoads Stadium. GREATNESS: The 11 best college softball pitchers of all time Sophomore first baseman Georgia Clark batted a team-leading .429 with four home runs, five doubles All rights reserved. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Gorsuchwent on to finish 4-1 with a 1.15 ERA in 36 innings in the COVID-shortened season. Please check your email for a confirmation. Brand Guidelines The Tigers played well in the series' middle game with 10 hits, including three by McKenzie Redoutey, in a 6-1 victory. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Graduate pitcher Ali Kilponen improved to 12-5 in the circle and threw her 12th complete game this season after registering three strikeouts and allowing one run, two hits, and four free passes. The Bulldogs are middle of the pack in pitching and fielding with a respectable 2.16 earned run average and a .972 fielding percentage. Ole Miss softball fell to No. Maribethreturned home to be with her family for two weeks. Corrigan also had flowers delivered to the Gorsuch family. 2 in the SEC for most strikeouts as a freshman. 3 among all college football programs nationally. No. Freshman pitcher Sydney Berzon (13-6) threw 6.0 innings and finished with two strikeouts and gave up four runs on seven hits Friday night. Brand Guidelines 12 LSU at 7 p.m. CDT, with the Cougars' second game of the day set to be streamed on SEC Network+. As soon as we found out (about eligibility) I didnt think twice. Junior infielder Danieca Coffey got the game started with a single, but advanced to third on a throwing error. Freshman pitcher Sydney Berzon (13-5) ranks No. LSU Softball at Alabama (G3) - Radio Archive, Nike Black LSU Tigers 2023 NCAA Womens Basketball National Champions Locker Room T-Shirt. Both runners stole bases to move into scoring position, with Gilio scoring on a wild pitch that ricocheted off the umpires face mask. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 4 in LSU softball history with 40 career home runs, No. It all begins in Baton Rouge. Rhett Lowder, RHP, Wake Forest 10. and @lsusoftball on Instagram and Twitter. She loves the game, loves being around it and loves competing. Freshman pitcher Sydney Berzon (13-5) threw a complete game Friday night where she tossed eight strikeouts and allowed no runs on six hits. 9 in the SEC with 106 strikeouts and has a 1.60 ERA in 109.1 innings pitched. Freshman pitchers Sydney Berzon (7-1) and Alea Johnson (5-0) are other top producing arms this season. Kilponen has tossed 10 complete games with three shutouts and three saves in 100.0 innings pitched. Maribeth's father Doug Gorsuch, who also was a youth coach in Lewisville and coached his daughter, passed away, The next day, LSU took off for Kentucky, where it won two of three games, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. LSU is 58-12 all-time against Mississippi State. Terms of Service Fans can also follow the team on its social media outlets at www.facebook.com/lsusoftball and @lsusoftball on Instagram and Twitter. There was a problem saving your notification. Freshman pitcher Sydney Berzon (13-6) threw 6.0 innings and finished with two strikeouts and gave up four runs on seven hits Friday night. For the latest news and information on Tiger softball, visit http://www.lsusports.net/softball. Torrence threw 3.2 Maribeth's father Doug Gorsuch, who also was a youth coach in Lewisville and coached his daughter, passed away at 61 last month. BATON ROUGE, La. It allowed Ali to be a lot more free in the circle and allowed our defense to play aggressively. More:Rival Regional - No need to addcayenne pepper to LSU-UL rivalry. https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/20/lsu-softball-mississippi-state-series-preview/, SEC baseball standings as race for conference regular-season title heats up, Tracking every LSU player selected in the 2023 NFL draft, LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese reacts to addition of Louisville transfer Hailey Van Lith, LSU gymnastics announces return of 4 seniors in 2024, LSU rolled out the red carpet for big-time transfer addition Hailey Van Lith, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. and @lsusoftball on Instagram and Twitter. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT Saturday and will be televised on ESPN2. Ali Kilponen gets the complete game win for LSU, allowing just two hits and one earned run over seven innings. When the NCAA granted seniors an extra year of eligibility, Lady Tigers coach Beth Torina knew Gorsuch would be first in line to reup for another turn in the circle. The Bulldogs are nursing an 11-game losing streak in SEC play with their last win coming against South Carolina on March 19. This time, it was sophomore Faith Guidry making history. LSU catcher Ali Newland (44) congratulates pitcher Ali Kilponen (2) after retiring the side in the fourth inning of LSUs 8-0 win over Mississippi State Sunday in LSUs Tiger Park. The 58 former players on NFL rosters are the most in school-history and ranks No. Id be excited to see how she would do as a coach. A dominant pitcher in 2019 Gorsuch threw 111 innings for LSU two seasons ago and finished 13-4 with a 2.52 ERA. I think scoring first was a huge lift for the entire team, said Head Coach Beth Torina. OXFORD, Miss. You have permission to edit this article. 16 Alabama (35-16, 11-9 SEC) Saturday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium to even the series. With a little luck and a whole lotta Fouts, the Crimson Tide win two out of three from the Tigers. 12 LSU in the Purple & Gold Challenge on Thursday night at Tiger Park. The series opening game will be at 6 p.m. CT Friday, April 21 and will be streamed on SEC Network+. No. LSU Softball at Alabama (G3) - Radio Archive, Nike Black LSU Tigers 2023 NCAA Womens Basketball National Champions Locker Room T-Shirt. LSU catcher Ali Newland (44) congratulates pitcher Ali Kilponen (2) after retiring the side in the fourth inning of LSUs 8-0 win over Mississippi State Sunday in LSUs Tiger Park. Savanna Orgeron There is a lot to be excited about with the new Tigers of the LSU Softball Team. "Rest easy my sweet daddy," she said on Twitter about her father. Shes done so many cool things and does set a tone for us.. Rival Regional - No need to addcayenne pepper to LSU-UL rivalry. BOX SCORE A Fans can also follow the team on its social media outlets atwww.facebook.com/lsusoftballand @lsusoftball on Instagram and Twitter. Web-- A day after taking home the league's top pitching honor, LSU softball freshman pitcher Sydney Smith hauled in two more as she was named the USA Softball Collegiate National Player of the Week and the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I National Pitcher of the Week each organization announced today. We were speechless. Junior pitcher Jaala Torrence (3.2 innings pitched) and sophomore pitcher Alex Salter (2.2 innings pitched) threw the remaining 6.1 innings and gave up a combined two runs, five hits and four walks with two strikeouts. Maribeth Gorsuch was already set to return to LSU softball, going from senior pitcher in 2020 to student coach this spring when the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to 3. 10 LSU in a pitcher's duel Saturday night at the Ole Miss Softball Complex as the Tigers evened the series. It's already in there, LSU softball's Tiger Park at full tilt capacity for NCAA Regional at LSU, But look out for the rain as flooding may impact NCAA Regional at LSU. Wyatt Langford, OF, Florida 4. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, BYU Radio Live play-by-play broadcasts, coaches shows, Behind the Mic press conferences, interviews, etc, Cougars homer twice in 7-2 loss to No. Despite two solo home runs, BYU softball fell to No. Ole Miss softball fell to No. Its a tough place to play, said Head Coach Beth Torina. Ole Miss and No. 13/14 LSU (37-12, 10-9 SEC) dropped game one of the series to No. The Tigers will conclude their regular season at home against Georgia next weekend. Many Cajuns know how to cook. Both game on SEC Network+ will be called by Lyn Rollins and Yvette Girouard while Saturdays game on ESPN2 will be called by Chuckie Kempf and Kayla Braud. NCAA Infractions Decision. Ole Miss softball fell to No. / Cory Linsner. NCAA Infractions Decision, Lafayette, La. Alabama got on the board with a two-out, two-run homer by freshman infielder Kenleigh Cahalan in the bottom of the first inning, and added a couple more two-out runs in the second and third frames to go ahead 4-0. Kilponen ranks No. Gorsuch remained at home the next week, but she got to see her teammates. She was incredibly good last year and I think shell be even better this year.. LSUs run proved to be the game-winning run as the Cougars were retired in order in the top of the seventh. 8 all-time with 160 career RBIs. 3 in the SEC with 327 strikeouts and have a 2.97 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Kilponen pitched the whole game in the victory Sunday. The next day, LSU took off for Kentucky, where it won two of three games. / Freshman pitcher Sydney LSU shortstop Taylor Pleasants takes a throw at second to begin a Max Clark, OF, Franklin (Ind.) Chloe Temples and Agbayani each pitched in the bottom of the sixth as the Tigers re-took the lead on a walk, sacrifice bunt, wild pitch and single to go ahead 3-2. She works hard to hone her craft. Although the loss dropped LSU (38-13, 11-10 Southeastern Conference) into sixth place in the SEC standings, the Tigers retained a strong RPI ranking the best in the conference at No. Gorsuch has an important role. There was a problem saving your notification. Saturdays game at 7 p.m. CT will be the annual Strikeout Ovarian Cancer / All for Alex game and will be televised on ESPN2. Web-- A day after taking home the league's top pitching honor, LSU softball freshman pitcher Sydney Smith hauled in two more as she was named the USA Softball Collegiate With the win, Kilponen matches Brittany Mack (2009-20012) with 56 career wins which rank No. LSU's chartered flight to Lexington, Kentucky, made a stop in Dallas on April 22, and all the players and coaches visited Gorsuch near her home. Graduate pitcher Ali Kilponen is 10-5 in the circle and has a 2.31 ERA behind 88 strikeouts (No. She was on her way to a memorable senior season with a 4-1 record, 1.15 earned run average, 42 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings and two shutouts, including a near no-hitter. (Lamson Park at Yvette Girouard Field), Fullerton, Calif. (Anderson Family Field), Columbia, S.C. (Carolina Softball Stadium), Oxford, Miss. Esman got the loss in the circle. LSU had two runners on twice in the bottom of the third, but another Korth strikeout, her fifth, got BYU out of the jam. She missed the Tigers' series at North Carolina State on April 16-18 and at Kentucky the next week. / LSU answered back in the bottom half of the fifth inning with a solo home run down the left field line, making it 2-2.