Ranaudo looking to lead LSU to SEC Crown

The LSU Tigers will open the SEC Tournament on Wednesday against the Florida Gators. The Tigers are expected to send Anthony Ranaudo to the mound as he has struggled throughout the year with a 3-2 record and an ERA of 8.49. The Gators are expected to send Brian Johnson to the hill as he is 5-3 with a 3.62 ERA. He defeated the Tigers back on May 2nd. Johnson went 6.1 innings giving up three runs (two earned), striking four, while struggling with his control as he walked six. The Gators were able to win that game by a score of 13-6 and swept the Tigers in that series. You can check out a full article from The Times Picayune by clicking here. You can also check out a video preview by Jim Kleinpeter of The Times Picayune below.