Boxed-in: LSU falls to Northwestern State in mid-week game

Omaha, NE – JUNE 26: A general view of the LSU Tigers batting helmets, prior to game one of the College World Series Championship Series against the Florida Gators on June 26, 2017 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Posted: May 18, 2021 / 10:04 PM EDT

Updated: May 18, 2021 / 10:05 PM EDT

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It was the baseball version of a trap game.

After an emotional Sunday win over Alabama, and before a key three game series at Texas A&M.

LSU fell to Northwestern State, 7-3 Tuesday night in Baton Rouge.

The Demons scored single runs in the second and third innings, and 2 in the fourth to take control.

LSU starter Will Hellmers was asked if the Tigers were ready to play Tuesday night.

The loss was LSU’s first in a mid-week game all season.