For LaViolette, the LSU series hits close to home. The A&M standout was committed to LSU before ultimately deciding to be an Aggie. The southpaw slugger spent four years of his life living in Lafayette, Louisiana before his family moved to the Lone Star State.

Suffering a series sweep on the road against the Texas Longhorns and Jim Schlossnagle hurts the Aggies in a major way. Even if the losses came against the #1 team in the nation and each loss was only by a single run.

Here's what you need to know about Friday's series opener between LSU baseball and Texas A&M. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by Our Lady of the Lake Health, Championship Health Partners of LSU.