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LSU baseball will see a familiar face throwing pitches when it travels to face Auburn for a three-game series on Friday night. Former Tiger Sam Dutton transferred to Auburn following the 2024 season and in 2025, Dutton emerged as Auburn's ace.
Through eight starts, Dutton's ERA sits at 2.66. Good enough to rank No. 6 among qualified starters in the SEC. In Dutton's first SEC start vs. Vanderbilt, he threw seven innings and only allowed two runs. Last week vs. Alabama, Dutton went seven shutout innings.
Dutton allowed a combined eight runs vs. Georgia and Kentucky, but aside from that, he's exactly what Auburn needs in an ace.
Now, Dutton will be tested again as he's set to face his former team.
Dutton arrived at LSU in 2022. He made 11 starts as a true freshman and posted a 5.12 ERA in 38.2 innings. He returned in 2023 but struggled with a 7.97 ERA over 20.1 innings of work. However, Dutton did make an appearance in LSU's College World Series final vs. Florida.
In 2024, Dutton appeared in 20 games and made four starts. He finished the year with a 5.86 ERA over 27.2 innings of work.
Dutton always had the talent, but it never came together at LSU. He's found a rhythm at Auburn and looks like one of the top pitchers in the SEC right now. Dutton has big experience from his time at LSU and he won't shy away from the task of facing the Tigers on Friday.
Auburn sits at 6-6 in the SEC and is coming off a series win vs. Alabama. With a strong finish in conference play, Auburn can host a regional in June.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU baseball to face former Tiger from 2023 title team on Friday
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Through eight starts, Dutton's ERA sits at 2.66. Good enough to rank No. 6 among qualified starters in the SEC. In Dutton's first SEC start vs. Vanderbilt, he threw seven innings and only allowed two runs. Last week vs. Alabama, Dutton went seven shutout innings.
Dutton allowed a combined eight runs vs. Georgia and Kentucky, but aside from that, he's exactly what Auburn needs in an ace.
Now, Dutton will be tested again as he's set to face his former team.
Dutton arrived at LSU in 2022. He made 11 starts as a true freshman and posted a 5.12 ERA in 38.2 innings. He returned in 2023 but struggled with a 7.97 ERA over 20.1 innings of work. However, Dutton did make an appearance in LSU's College World Series final vs. Florida.
In 2024, Dutton appeared in 20 games and made four starts. He finished the year with a 5.86 ERA over 27.2 innings of work.
Dutton always had the talent, but it never came together at LSU. He's found a rhythm at Auburn and looks like one of the top pitchers in the SEC right now. Dutton has big experience from his time at LSU and he won't shy away from the task of facing the Tigers on Friday.
Auburn sits at 6-6 in the SEC and is coming off a series win vs. Alabama. With a strong finish in conference play, Auburn can host a regional in June.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU baseball to face former Tiger from 2023 title team on Friday
Continue reading...
