Diamond Dawgs Comeback Falls Short Against #2 LSU

Saturday, March 16

Starkville

4 p.m.

Mississippi State

14-6, 0

#2 LSU

17-3, 0

LSU

Mississippi State

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Diamond Dawgs Comeback Falls Short Against #2 LSU

March 16, 2024 | Baseball

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By: Peyton Burkhalter, Athletic Communications STudet Assistant

STARKVILLE - The Mississippi State Bulldogs' comeback against No. 2 LSU came up short, as they were defeated 9-8 by the Tigers. Playing in front of 13,974 fans, the Tigers jumped out to an early 9-1 lead over the Dawgs, but MSU scored seven unanswered runs before falling in the game.

Khal Stephen drew the start tonight for the Diamond Dawgs, but the tides turned for them when they went to their bullpen. The duo of Karson Ligon and Tyson Hardin were lights out for the Dawgs out of the pen. They each gave up two hits and three walks while striking out three in a combined five 2/3 innings of work. Luke Dotson and Cam Schuelke came into the game in the ninth inning, and they both made crucial plays to keep LSU's lead at one run.

Bryce Chance made his first appearance in the series and went 2-for-4 with two runs and four RBIs, including his three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth. Logan Kohler went 2-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI. Dakota Jordan and David Mershon also both drew two walks.

Mississippi State is back in action tomorrow for the rubber match against LSU. The game will be broadcast on SECN+, and first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Scoring Summary
Top 1
Tommy White hit a solo home run to center to give the Tigers the lead, then Jared Jones hit a two run homer to left.
Mississippi State 0, LSU 3

Top 2
Mac Bingham hit a two run home run to deep left field.
Mississippi State 0, LSU 5

Bottom 2
Connor Hujsak scored on a wild pitch from third.
Mississippi State 1, LSU 5

Top 3
Hayden Travinski hit a two run home run to deep center, then, with the bases loaded, White singled to right field to score Steven Milam and Alex Milazzo.
Mississippi State 1, LSU 9

Bottom 4
With runners on second and third, Bryce Chance hit a home run to deep left field.
Mississippi State 4, LSU 9

Bottom 5
With runners on first and second, Logan Kohler doubled to center which scored Hines, then Chance hit a sacrifice fly to center to score Aaron Downs.
Mississippi State 6, LSU 9

Bottom 7
With runners on the corners, Amani Larry singled up the middle to score Chance from third, and David Mershon doubled down the right field line to score Nolan Stevens.
Mississippi State 8, LSU 9

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