It is finally opening day for the 2026 LSU baseball team, with the Tigers beginning their national title defense against Milwaukee. Sophomore right-hander Casan Evans was named the opening day starter, and coach Jay Johnson says Evans has been ready to become a starter since last season ended.
“His pitch ability’s excellent. You always go back to the person, of what the character is, with the talent, and that usually shows up on game day, and I’m proud of him and excited for him,” Johnson said.
After six long months of preparing for the season, Johnson is looking forward to facing a different opponent on opening day.
“Frankly, I want to win a game. And what a great competition. An opponent that is going to try to get the greatest win in the history of their program. And we get to be on the other side of that, that’s amazing. So I’m excited. I know the players are excited,” Johnson said.
LSU’s opening day against Milwaukee could be the last for junior right fielder Jake Brown. The Sulphur native says he will do his best to soak in the moment when the Tigers take the field for the first time in 2026.
“I try to never take it for granted. The feeling that I get out there. The adrenaline rush of running into right field, the student section, our guys going, Casan’s walkout music’s gonna be playing. A lot of good feelings on opening day, a lot of good vibes,” Brown said.
First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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