LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson met with reporters on Monday evening ahead of the Tigers’ midweek game against Southeastern Louisiana.
The health of ace pitcher Casan Evans has been of high intrigue in recent days. Evans was scratched from his weekend start against Mississippi State due to “arm discomfort.”
Johnson shared good news regarding Evans’ prognosis and didn’t rule out a return to the mound this weekend.
“We’ve got a good plan on getting him back on track,” Johnson told reporters. “I would not rule out him pitching this weekend … we’re going to be diligent about how we do this.
“I’m feeling very optimistic”
It’s been a season to forget for LSU baseball so far this year as the Tigers are just 24-21 so far this year. LSU is in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament altogether this year despite winning the College World Series last season.
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It’s been an up-and-down season for Evans, who has a 5.46 ERA but is an excellent strikeout arm with 76 punch-outs in just 52.2 innings pitched so far this year. Evans has served as LSU’s Friday night starter when healthy this season.
After facing Southeastern Louisiana in the midweek, the Tigers will battle South Carolina in a crucial SEC weekend series. They also have series remaining against Georgia and Florida before the SEC Tournament.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
