LSU opens SEC play this weekend with a highly anticipated series against Vanderbilt.

The perception may be that LSU’s biggest advantage in the matchup comes from the starting rotation. But when you dig into the numbers, the story may actually point somewhere else.

In this episode of Inside LSU Baseball, we take a deep dive into the matchup and explain why LSU’s offense could be the real difference in the series.

Topics include:

• Why LSU’s offense has looked streaky through the first 18 games

• The offensive profiles of players like Jake Brown, Steven Milam, Derek Curiel, and Zach Yorke

• LSU’s ability to draw walks and control the strike zone

• How Vanderbilt’s starting pitching matches up with LSU’s lineup

• The key statistical matchup that could determine the series

If LSU stays patient at the plate and forces Vanderbilt pitchers to throw strikes, the Tigers may be able to create traffic on the bases and capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the weekend.