LSU's Alex Lange Wins James J. Corbett Award

Talented LSU freshman pitcher Alex Lange won the James J. Corbett Award which is given annually to the state’s amateur male and female athletes. Per The Advocate:

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LSU coach Paul Mainieri will accept the award for Lange in New Orleans on Aug. 8 while his star hurler relaxes 800 miles north in his home near Kansas City, Missouri.

“This award,” Lange said from his home, “it’s an awesome feeling.”

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Lange went 12-0 with a 1.97 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 2015.

The female recipient of the award was Louisiana-Lafayette softball catcher Lexie Elkins.