We're tied again here in Frisco, as K-State gets runs on back to back HBPs with bases loaded, then ties it on a Nick English bloop single. But Connor Benge minimizes the damage by inducing a 4-6-3 DP. Yet another power arm for @LSUbaseball, up to 97. #HeatSheet
The final #LSU pitcher in action yesterday in a simulated closing setting was Connor Benge.
The junior began his career at LSU-Eunice posting the second-most wins at the NJCAA D2 level (11).
Benge spent 2024 with Dallas Baptist logging 35 strikeouts in 33 innings.
Eight years ago Connor Benge was hit by a line drive off the bat of Gavin Guidry while pitching. The two have kept up with each other from afar through the years. Connor was just 12 years old and suffered a subdural hematoma with a midline shift. Connor has played at both LSU-Eunice and DBU. Earlier today it was announced that Connor will transfer to LSU and join Gavin and the Tigers.
What a remarkable story! Reminder to always protect your kiddos.
Thank you university of Houston for the past three years. Thank you to the coaches for giving me the opportunities to play at Houston. With that being said I will be entering the transfer portal for my last year of eligibility!
It's #awardseason! Kicking us off is 2nd team All-Conference Pitcher Chase Davis!
Davis finished the regular season with 32 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched, and a 4-1 record.
Congratulations Chase! #GWAY@CalHernandez1
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End of Season Stats:
26.1 Innings Pitched
2.73 ERA
32 K
4-1 record
1 Save
Post Season Stats:
6 Innings Pitched
0 ERA
4 K
2nd Team All-Conference
Pitcher of the Week
6’3 215 LHP for Grayson College
3.8 GPA
Viking Baseball swept Player of the Week Honors! Help us congratulate Chase Davis for being the NTJCAC Pitcher of the Week for last week!
Davis notched a win and a save, throwing 5.1 shutout innings! He didn't give up any hits, walked one and struck out eight! #GWAY