LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson talks Chase Shores no-hit relief outing
Chase Shores turned in one his best outings of the season in the SEC Baseball Tournament against Ole Miss. In the loss, he pitched 2.2 no-hit innings in relief.
The right-hander began the season as the Sunday starter but moved to the bullpen midway through the SEC schedule. In his first full season following Tommy John surgery in 2023, Shores struggled to find his footing.
Head coach Jay Johnson called Shores' effort on Saturday "outstanding" and believes the workload in 2025 helped the junior gain meaningful experiences.
"I think he just needed time," Johnson said. "The best thing that we probably did for him was start him, get the innings up and experience up. He's obviously incredibly talented and got an incredible head on his shoulders. That's leading to confidence."
Shores pitched 18.1 innings as a freshman before undergoing surgery in April 2023. He sat out last season and made his return to the mound on opening weekend. After nine starts, Shores found success as a reliever. Through 54.1 innings, he owns a 4.80 ERA with 57 strikeouts. He hasn't allowed a run in his last three outings.
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