For teams like LSU baseball who are sorely on the bubble to make the NCAA Tournament, midweek games this time of year are as important as they've been all season.

Grambling State (18-22) isn't a daunting opponent on paper but when you have no margin for error like LSU (28-17), it can be a mountainous foe.

Jay Johnson and LSU can't afford a loss to Grambling, so Tuesday night's game at Alex Box Stadium against the in-state opponent is a must-win.

LSU comes into the game off its second straight series win over Auburn. With Johnson deciding to pitch freshman Kade Anderson on Sunday against Auburn and Nate Ackenhausen dealing with a hamstring issue, it's unclear who will get the start for LSU against Grambling.

GSU has four batters that are hitting .349 or higher on the season, led by Kyle Parker, who is hitting .370 with eight home runs and 13 stolen bases.

What channel is LSU baseball vs Grambling on today?

• Streaming: Watch ESPN, FUBO (free trial)

LSU baseball plays in-state foe Grambling State in a midweek game which can be streamed on the ESPN app as well as FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

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LSU baseball vs Grambling start time

• Date: Tuesday, April 30

• Start time: 6:30 p.m. CT

LSU baseball's midweek game versus Grambling State has first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball score updates vs Grambling

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Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz at bdiaz@gannett.com.

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