The LSU Tigers open the new Alex Box stadium Friday night February 20th against Villanova. LSU coach Paul Mainieri said the Tigers hope to practice at the new stadium in 10 days to 2 weeks. Here's the projected starting lineup for the Tigers on opening night:
Center field Leon Landry
Shortstop D.J. LeMahieu
Left field Blake Dean
Catcher Micah Gibbs
First Base Sean Ochinko
Right field Jared Mitchell
Second base Ryan Schimpf
Third base Derek Helenihi
DH undecided but spot could be filled by
true freshman Mikie Mahtook
Starting pitcher Louis Coleman
Coleman will go to the bullpen for the rest of the season, but Mainieri said he will get the opening night start because as a senior he has earned it. Plus, Mainieri said he wants an experienced pitcher to pitch the first game at the new Box.
Ed Daniels
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