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A variety of special events and promotions are planned for the Mississippi State-LSU baseball games this weekend, when the Tigers play their final regular-season series in 70-year-old Alex Box Stadium. LSU (32-16-1 overall, 12-11-1 SEC) is first in the SEC Western Division and ranked No. 22 in the Baseball America and ESPN/USA Today polls. Events for Friday’s 7 p.m. game include a pregame appearance by Mike VI, Mississippi State Coach Ron Polk’s participation in the stadium countdown and the announcement of the All-Alex Box Team Omaha Era outfielders and postgame fireworks. Events for Saturday’s 3 p.m. game include a Senior Day pregame ceremony, postgame distribution of a commemorative panoramic poster of the stadium, LSU Coach Paul Mainieri’s participation in the stadium countdown, recognition of the Tigers’ 1961 SEC championship team and the announcement of the All-Alex Box Team Omaha Era catchers and infielders. Events for Sunday’s 1 p.m. game include former LSU Coach Skip Bertman’s participation in the stadium countdown, the announcement of the All-Alex Box Team Omaha Era pitchers and a postgame stadium tribute ceremony.

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