Three quick takeaways from LSU baseball's win over South Carolina

TL;DR

LSU baseball secured a victory over South Carolina, with William Schmidt pitching six innings and allowing only one run. The Tigers scored six runs, marking their first conference win since April 5.

Key points

LSU baseball won against South Carolina
William Schmidt pitched six innings with seven strikeouts
LSU scored six runs on eight hits
This was LSU's first conference win since April 5

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William Schmidt got the start on the mound today as LSU baseball looked to get back in the win column against a conference opponent. Schmidt shoved the Gamecocks into a locker, finishing the game after six full innings of work. He only allowed one run on five hits, seven strikeouts, and one walk.

Grant Fontenot entered to pitch for the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings, and he did not allow any runs as he slammed the door on South Carolina. The Tiger bats came through by scoring six runs on eight hits, led by Stephen Milam and William Patrick, who both went 2-for-4.

The win was LSU's first in conference play since April 5. Here are three quick takeaways from the win.

William Schmidt delivered for LSU

Half a dozen Ks on the board for Schmidty @_williamSchmidt | SECN+ pic.twitter.com/iDIvQnnOfe

— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) May 2, 2026

After the rainout on Friday, Schmidt got the start for the Tigers in game one, and he had a great game. Six full innings of work, and he only gave up one run on five hits, seven strikeouts, and a walk. His spectacular pitching helped get LSU back in the win column against an SEC opponent.