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LSU baseball freshman Derek Curiel details the team's defense during NCAA Tournament

LSU baseball freshman Derek Curiel details the team's defense during NCAA Tournament

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LSU baseball's Daniel Dickinson on his two homer game vs Little Rock in NCAA Tournament.
LSU baseball second baseman Daniel Dickinson details his two-home run performance vs Little Rock in the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional.

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