“We call him Playoff Steve” — Steven Milam’s two-run shot in the 8th lifts LSU past Oklahoma in the defending national champs’ tournament opener.

Garrett Wright tied a Tennessee program record with four hits and Cam Appenzeller earned his sixth win as the Vols rolled into a date with Arkansas.

Brodie Johnston had three RBI in his first start as Vanderbilt’s leadoff hitter, and Alex Kranzler picked up the win in relief as the Commodores advance.

Missouri’s Kam Durnin and Kaden Peer homered, Mateo Serna went 7-for-8 on ABS challenges, and the Tigers won their first SEC Tournament game since 2017.