Shortstop Will Holland collected four hits and two RBI, and freshman right-hander Tanner Burns worked six innings to lead Auburn to an 11-4 win over LSU at Plainsman Park.
Auburn, which ended a four-game losing streak, improved to 36-18 overall and 14-14 in the SEC. LSU dropped to 32-22 overall and 14-14 in conference play.
Game 2 of the series will start at 6 p.m. CT on Friday, and it can be heard on affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network. Friday’s game will be televised on the SEC Network, and it may be viewed at WatchESPN.