LSU takes SEC title

HOOVER, ALABAMA -- Second baseman Tyler Hanover knocked in the game-winning run in the top of the 11th inning with a single to left, and junior right-hander Anthony Ranaudo fired three final shutout innings to lift LSU to a 4-3 victory over Alabama in 11 innings to clinch the SEC Tournament Championship Sunday afternoon in Regions Park.

In the top of the 11th inning, designated hitter Matt Gaudet singled to left center and reached second base on an infield single by Mikie Mahtook. Freshman Matt Fury came in to pinch run for Gaudet before Hanover sliced a single through the left side, scoring Fury and giving the Tigers a 4-3 lead.

Ranaudo retired Alabama in order in the bottom of the frame, including a game-ending strikeout of rightfielder Andrew Miller.

The Tigers (40-20) captured their third consecutive SEC Tournament title with Sundayâ

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