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Former LSU outfielder Ryan Patterson said there are plenty of reasons to play today in the Purple-Gold Alumni Game. Not all of them, he said, are about preparing for his second season in the minor leagues.“I’m looking to get back into the swing of things, see some live pitching and stuff, but it’s also good to be able to see all the people around here and to give back to the program that’s given us so much,” Patterson said.Patterson, LSU’s top home run hitter last season, will play at 5 p.m. today in the second of two alumni games at Alex Box Stadium.Former Tigers who no longer play professional baseball will participate in the Legends Alumni Game at 2:30 p.m., followed by the Purple-Gold Alumni Game, featuring a mixture of former LSU players still active in pro ball and the 2006 team divided into two squads.Tickets good for admission to both of the games are $8 for adults, $5 for ages 3-12.LSU administrative assistant Jeramie Moore, who will participate in the Legends Alumni Game, said major leaguers scheduled to suit up for the Purple-Gold Alumni Game will be infielders Ryan Theriot, Mike Fontenot and Russ Johnson and pitchers Brian Tallet - more available