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Reggie Harrison blasted her fourth home run of the year, a two-run bomb in the second inning.
MSU Falls In Game One Against No. 8 Alabama
March 17, 2017 | Softball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – In game one of their SEC home-opening series, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-6, 1-3 SEC) fell in an 11-3 battle to the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (27-2, 4-0 SEC) on Friday night at Nusz Park.
Alabama tallied six runs in the first three innings to grab the early lead, led by a three-run home run in the first inning.
The Dogs answered back in the third, as Reggie Harrison blasted her fourth homer of the season, a two-run bomb over the wall in left. State threatened to keep the scoring going later in the inning, but the Tide were able to escape after MSU put two runners on.
Regan Green shut down Alabama in the fourth, working around a two-out single to keep the visitors scoreless.
UA would strike again in the fifth, driving in one on an RBI double to right and another on a hit by pitch. An error would lead to three more runs coming home for Alabama.
MSU turned up the heat in the final frame, as the Dogs looked to rally back into the contest. Behind three-straight walks and a raucous crowd, State tacked on a run thanks to a Caroline Seitz grounder that drove home Harrison. State would again load the bases after pinch hitter Alexis Silkwood drew the fourth walk of the inning. However, Alabama once again escaped, getting a strikeout to close the game and seal an 11-3 victory in five innings.
Green threw 5.0 innings of work, striking out two and walking three. Five Bulldogs tallied a hit on the night, led by Harrison's two-run homer, which extends her career-high hitting streak to eight-straight games.
Harrison (11-straight games), Golden (13-straight games) and Calyn Adams (14-straight games) also each extended their career-high streaks of reaching base safely.
The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide return to action tomorrow with a 6 p.m. CT showdown. Fans can catch the action on SEC Network +, which can be accessed through WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app.
Series Schedule Against No. 8 Alabama…
Friday, March 17 – No. 8 Alabama def. Mississippi State, 11-3 (5)
Saturday, March 18 – Mississippi State vs. No. 8 Alabama (6 p.m. CT)
Sunday, March 19 – Mississippi State vs. No. 8 Alabama (2 p.m. CT)
Scoring Plays Versus No. 8 Alabama…
3rd Inning – Reggie Harrison put the Dogs on the board, launching her fourth home run of the year with a two-run bomb to left field
5th Inning – With the bases loaded, Caroline Seitz grounded into a fielder's choice, scoring Reggie Harrison
Bulldog Home Run Tracker…
Weather…
Saturday's Forecast (March 18) – AM Light Rain, 71 Degrees (70%)
Sunday's Forecast (March 19) – Sunny, 69 Degrees (10%)
Live Stream…
All three of this weekend's contests will live streamed through the SEC Network +. Fans can access the games through WatchESPN.com, the ESPN app or clicking the links below.
Mississippi State vs. Alabama SEC Network + Broadcast (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. Alabama SEC Network + Broadcast (Sunday)
Live Stats…
Mississippi State will provide live stats for all games this weekend. They can be found in the link below.
Mississippi State vs. Alabama Live Stats
Admission…
All matches at Nusz Park this weekend, as well as the entire season, are free admission.
Promotions…
A list of this weekend's promotions are listed below.
Saturday, March 18
MSU vs. Alabama (6:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Free pair of concert tickets to the next show at Rick's Café
- Kids' Zone
- Bulldog Prize Day
- Camper Reunion Day: take the field with the team & participate in in-game contests for prizes
Sunday, March 19
MSU vs. Alabama (2:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Free pair of concert tickets to the next show at Rick's Café
- "Kids' Day at the Park": Kids' Zone; kids run the bases with the team post-game
- Free "Sunday S'mores"
Up Next…
The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide return to action tomorrow with a 6 p.m. CT showdown. Fans can catch the action on SEC Network +, which can be accessed through WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Alabama tallied six runs in the first three innings to grab the early lead, led by a three-run home run in the first inning.
The Dogs answered back in the third, as Reggie Harrison blasted her fourth homer of the season, a two-run bomb over the wall in left. State threatened to keep the scoring going later in the inning, but the Tide were able to escape after MSU put two runners on.
Regan Green shut down Alabama in the fourth, working around a two-out single to keep the visitors scoreless.
UA would strike again in the fifth, driving in one on an RBI double to right and another on a hit by pitch. An error would lead to three more runs coming home for Alabama.
MSU turned up the heat in the final frame, as the Dogs looked to rally back into the contest. Behind three-straight walks and a raucous crowd, State tacked on a run thanks to a Caroline Seitz grounder that drove home Harrison. State would again load the bases after pinch hitter Alexis Silkwood drew the fourth walk of the inning. However, Alabama once again escaped, getting a strikeout to close the game and seal an 11-3 victory in five innings.
Green threw 5.0 innings of work, striking out two and walking three. Five Bulldogs tallied a hit on the night, led by Harrison's two-run homer, which extends her career-high hitting streak to eight-straight games.
Harrison (11-straight games), Golden (13-straight games) and Calyn Adams (14-straight games) also each extended their career-high streaks of reaching base safely.
The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide return to action tomorrow with a 6 p.m. CT showdown. Fans can catch the action on SEC Network +, which can be accessed through WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app.
Series Schedule Against No. 8 Alabama…
Friday, March 17 – No. 8 Alabama def. Mississippi State, 11-3 (5)
Saturday, March 18 – Mississippi State vs. No. 8 Alabama (6 p.m. CT)
Sunday, March 19 – Mississippi State vs. No. 8 Alabama (2 p.m. CT)
Scoring Plays Versus No. 8 Alabama…
3rd Inning – Reggie Harrison put the Dogs on the board, launching her fourth home run of the year with a two-run bomb to left field
5th Inning – With the bases loaded, Caroline Seitz grounded into a fielder's choice, scoring Reggie Harrison
Bulldog Home Run Tracker…
- Reggie Harrison vs. Fresno State, Feb. 16, 2017 (0 on, 0 outs)
- Morgan Bell vs. North Florida, Feb. 24, 2017 (0 on, 0 outs)
- Reggie Harrison vs. Eastern Illinois, Feb. 24, 2017 (1 on, 1 out)
- Olivia Golden vs. Eastern Illinois, Feb. 24, 2017 (0 on, 1 out)
- Olivia Golden vs. Southern Illinois, Feb. 26, 2017 (2 on, 2 outs)
- Morgan Bell at Southeastern Louisiana, Feb. 28, 2017 (0 on, 2 outs)
- Olivia Golden at Southeastern Louisiana, Feb. 28, 2017 (0 on, 0 outs)
- Katie Anne Bailey at Southeastern Louisiana, Feb. 28, 2017 (1 on, 1 out)
- Caroline Seitz vs. Samford, March 3, 2017 (2 on, 1 out)
- Katie Anne Bailey vs. UMass, March 3, 2017 (0 on, 0 outs)
- Reggie Harrison vs. Samford, March 4, 2017 (1 on, 0 outs)
- Caroline Seitz vs. Samford, March 4, 2017 (0 on, 1 out)
- Olivia Golden at No. 5 Texas A&M, March 10, 2017 (2 on, 1 out)
- Reggie Harrison vs. No. 8 Alabama, March 17, 2017 (1 on, 1 out)
Weather…
Saturday's Forecast (March 18) – AM Light Rain, 71 Degrees (70%)
Sunday's Forecast (March 19) – Sunny, 69 Degrees (10%)
Live Stream…
All three of this weekend's contests will live streamed through the SEC Network +. Fans can access the games through WatchESPN.com, the ESPN app or clicking the links below.
Mississippi State vs. Alabama SEC Network + Broadcast (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. Alabama SEC Network + Broadcast (Sunday)
Live Stats…
Mississippi State will provide live stats for all games this weekend. They can be found in the link below.
Mississippi State vs. Alabama Live Stats
Admission…
All matches at Nusz Park this weekend, as well as the entire season, are free admission.
Promotions…
A list of this weekend's promotions are listed below.
Saturday, March 18
MSU vs. Alabama (6:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Free pair of concert tickets to the next show at Rick's Café
- Kids' Zone
- Bulldog Prize Day
- Camper Reunion Day: take the field with the team & participate in in-game contests for prizes
Sunday, March 19
MSU vs. Alabama (2:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Free pair of concert tickets to the next show at Rick's Café
- "Kids' Day at the Park": Kids' Zone; kids run the bases with the team post-game
- Free "Sunday S'mores"
Up Next…
The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide return to action tomorrow with a 6 p.m. CT showdown. Fans can catch the action on SEC Network +, which can be accessed through WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Alexis Osorio (15-1)
L: Green, Regan (4-1)
Batting:
2B: Demi Turner 1 ; Marisa Runyon 1
3B: Marisa Runyon 1
HR: Peyton Grantham 1
RBI: Chandler Dare 1 ; Peyton Grantham 3 ; Marisa Runyon 2 ; Reagan Dykes 1 ; Gabby Callaway 1
SH: Elissa Brown 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Demi Turner 1 ; Bailey Hemphill 1 ; Peyton Grantham 1 ; Merris Schroder 2 ; Claire Jenkins 1 ; Marisa Runyon 1 ; Rachel Bobo 1 ; Reagan Dykes 2 ; Elissa Brown 1
SB: Merris Schroder 1
HBP: Demi Turner 1 ; Gabby Callaway 1
Batting:
HR: Harrison, Reggie 1
RBI: Harrison, Reggie 2 ; Seitz, Caroline 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Moore, Kat 1 ; Harrison, Reggie 2
SB: Golden, Olivia 1
HBP: Bailey, Katie Anne 1
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