LSU Opens SEC Play vs. Missouri On Friday Night, Pitching Matchups Announced

The No. 16 LSU Tigers (12-6) open up SEC play on Friday night against the No. 24 Missouri Tigers (14-3) at Alex Box Stadium at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Here is a look at the pitching matchups for the weekend, according to LSUSports.net:

Game 1 - Friday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. CT
LSU – So. RHP Zack Hess (2-2, 5.64 ERA, 22.1 IP, 9 BB, 34 SO)
MU – Jr. RHP Bryce Montes De Oca (3-0, 1.57 ERA, 23.0 IP, 11 BB, 31 SO)

Game 2 - Saturday, March 17 at 6 p.m. CT
LSU – Jr. RHP Caleb Gilbert (2-0, 4.29 ERA, 21.0 IP, 5 BB, 11 SO)
MU – Jr. LHP Michael Plassmeyer (2-0, 2.88 ERA, 25.0 IP, 3 BB, 35 SO)

Game 3 - Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. CT
LSU – Fr. RHP Ma'Khail Hilliard (4-0, 0.00 ERA, 17.1 IP, 7 BB, 14 SO)
MU – Sr. RHP Andy Toelken (2-1, 3.92 ERA, 20.2 IP, 3 BB, 16 SO)