### LSU Baseball Prepares for Baton Rouge Regional: A Look at the Upcoming Tournament LSU baseball has secured the No. 6 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and is set to host the Baton Rouge Regional at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The Tigers will kick off their postseason journey on Friday against the Little Rock Trojans, who are the No. 4 seed in the regional. This marks LSU's 28th time hosting an NCAA Regional, a significant achievement for the program, which has a storied history in college baseball. The regional will feature a double-elimination format, with LSU (43-14) facing Little Rock (24-32) in the opening game, followed by a matchup between Dallas Baptist and Rhode Island [https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/the_baton_rouge_regional_when_do_lsu_baseball_tickets_go_on_sale_for_the_weekend/s1_16586_42253202][https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-baseball-ncaa-baton-rouge-regional-dallas-baptist-rhode-island-little-rock/article_92b7bec0-3dcc-45eb-994d-804668e01c0e.html]. ### Structure of the Baton Rouge Regional 1. **Tournament Format**: The Baton Rouge Regional will follow a double-elimination format, allowing teams to compete multiple times before being eliminated. 2. **Matchups**: - Game 1: LSU vs. Little Rock at 2 p.m. CT on Friday. - Game 2: Dallas Baptist vs. Rhode Island at 6:30 p.m. CT on Friday. 3. **Broadcast Information**: The LSU-Little Rock game will be televised on the SEC Network and available on the LSU Sports Radio Network, while the Dallas Baptist vs. Rhode Island game will be streamed on ESPN+ [https://sports.yahoo.com/article/does-lsu-baseballs-baton-rouge-123450524.html][https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/meet_the_opponents_lsu_baseballs_baton_rouge_regional_revealed_path_to_omaha/s1_16586_42248708]. ### Key Data Points for LSU's Tournament - **LSU's Record**: 43 wins and 14 losses this season. - **National Seed**: LSU is the No. 6 national seed, marking their second appearance among the Top 8 seeds in three years. - **Historical Context**: This is LSU's 12th time as a Top 8 National Seed since the NCAA adopted the 64-team tournament format in 1999 [https://www.si.com/college/lsu/baseball/lsu-baseball-earns-top-8-national-seed-in-2025-ncaa-tournament-set-to-host-01jw5bw2dw9y][https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-baseball-baton-rouge-regional-dallas-baptist-rhode-island-little-rock-ncaa/article_009999c5-56d8-4122-b865-2d282c9d40ec.html]. ### Conclusion: LSU's Path Forward in the NCAA Tournament In summary, **LSU baseball is poised for a strong showing in the Baton Rouge Regional**, starting with their matchup against Little Rock. The team's impressive record and status as a top seed provide a solid foundation for their postseason aspirations. The structure of the tournament allows for multiple opportunities to advance, and with the support of their home crowd at Alex Box Stadium, the Tigers aim to make a deep run towards Omaha. 1. **Opening Game**: LSU vs. Little Rock on Friday. 2. **Broadcasting**: SEC Network and ESPN+ coverage. 3. **Historical Significance**: 28th time hosting a regional, with a strong track record in NCAA tournaments [https://www.si.com/college/lsu/baseball/the-baton-rouge-regional-lsu-baseballs-opponents-revealed-for-ncaa-tournament-01jw5aean0xp][https://www.wwltv.com/article/sports/local-sports/lsu-baseball-ncaa-2025-baton-rouge-regional/289-1388ba37-2cd4-4ed3-ac72-25938244ec6c].