LSU's Ty Floyd (Mandy Sorenson)

Rogers: Once maligned, LSU pitching staff locked in more than ever

OMAHA — During this magical run through the NCAA tournament and College World Series, the LSU pitching staff is the chief reason this program is a win away from its seventh national title.

Yes, LSU fans, the pitching staff is the reason why this team is in this position.

Dating back to series against Auburn and Mississippi State late in the SEC regular season, the question mark for this LSU team and its ability to win a national championship wasn’t the offense. That was a check mark. It wasn’t the defense. That was fine, too. As a matter of fact,[…]