LSU baseball's injury report shows star freshman Omar Serna is ready for the Georgia series, despite earlier concerns about a back issue. Pitcher Casan Evans is questionable, with updates indicating he may pitch in Game 3 or from the bullpen.
LSU baseball released its initial availability report ahead of the Tigers' weekend series vs. Georgia. The biggest news doesn't regard a name on the list; rather, Omar Serna's absence. The star freshman missed LSU's midweek game vs. Tulane with what Jay Johnson described as a back issue. That raised questions about Serna's status for Georgia, but it appears he's ready to go.
Serna is one of the hottest hitters in the country and LSU faces a tough road vs. the SEC-leading Bulldogs. It's a hitter-friendly park and Georgia's lineup is one of the best in the SEC. LSU needs Serna's bat to keep up if this series turns into a shootout.
LSU pitcher Casan Evans was listed as questionable. He's missed LSU's last two series after he was scratched just ahead of his scheduled start vs. Ole Miss. Johnson provided a positive update on Evans when meeting with the media on Thursday, but was noncommittal when asked if Evans would pitch. Schmidt will stay put in LSU's ace role and Marcos Paz was tabbed as the Game 2 starter. If Evans can go, it will be in Game 3 or out of the bullpen.
LSU outfielder Chris Stanfield and first baseman Zach Yorke remain questionable. Cooper Moore and Jake Brown remain out for the year.
LSU is 29-21. The Tigers are riding a five-game win streak and a sweep of South Carolina put the Tigers back in the NCAA Tournament bubble conversation. LSU's resume isn't quite there yet, though, but a series win vs. Georgia would give LSU the resume wins it needs.
LSU at #6 Georgia — Weekend Series
Foley Field — Athens, Ga.
Omar Serna is ready to play in the Georgia series after recovering from a back issue.
Casan Evans is listed as questionable, but he may pitch in Game 3 or come out of the bullpen.
Chris Stanfield and Zach Yorke are questionable, while Cooper Moore and Jake Brown are out for the season.
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