Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers will square off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon with the defending National Champions looking to avoid a sweep in Starkville. After dropping back-to-back contests to open the weekend in the Magnolia State, Johnson and Co. will once again hit the reset button - looking to snap a eight consecutive losses in SEC play. “We competed well, we were ready to play,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “We’ve had to do some shifting of our personnel due to some unique circumstances, but our players are in the fight.” Mississippi State reliever Jack Bauer (3-0) earned the win after limiting the Tigers to one run on three hits in 3.2 innings with no walks and eight strikeouts. LSU reliever Grant Fontenot (0-1) was charged with the loss, as he allowed two runs – one earned – on two hits in 2.0 innings with one walk and five strikeouts. Now, all focus is on Game 3 with Johnson and Co. looking to snap an eight-game losing streak in SEC play.…