Leftfielder Josh Pearson launched his first career grand slam Sunday to highlight a six-run sixth inning, as top-ranked LSU defeated North Alabama, 11-5, in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. LSU,

LSU junior right-handed pitcher Gavin Guidry will "probably" be unavailable to pitch this weekend, coach Jay Johnson said Wednesday. D1Baseball reported on Thursday that Guidry has a lower back injury. The ailment, which Johnson called a mid-body injury, has kept him out for the past two weekends and he has not pitched yet this season.

LSU wasted no time getting on the board as Jared Jones hit a two-run shot to give LSU a 2-0 lead. Jake Brown followed that with an RBI single and then Steven Milam scored to make it 4-0 Tigers after one inning.