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Photo by: Mississippi State Athletics
Mississippi State Downs Georgia In Series Opener
April 05, 2024 | Baseball
STARKVILLE - The Mississippi State University baseball team won game one of the SEC series against the University of Georgia, 6-1, on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field. State allowed only five hits and struck out nine.
Khal Steven drew the start on the mound and earned his fourth win on the season. He only allowed five hits and one run while striking out seven in the process in 6 2/3 innings of work. Cam Schuelke had a strong closing as he pitched 2 1/3 innings and did not give up any hits or runs to earn the save.
Connor Hujsak and David Mershon led the way at the plate tonight for the Diamond Dawgs. Hujsak went 1-for-3 and recorded three RBIs because of his three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth. Mershon went 2-for-4 and stole a base. Amani Larry, Hunter Hines, and Logan Kohler also contributed one RBI apiece for the Dawgs.
Mississippi State is back in action against Georgia tomorrow for game two of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network.
Scoring Summary
Bottom 2
With runners on the corners, Logan Kohler hit a sac fly to left field which scored Connor Hujsak from third.
Mississippi State 1, Georgia 0
Bottom 3
Amani Larry hit a solo home run to extend the lead to two runs.
Mississippi State 2, Georgia 0
Top 5
With the bases loaded, Fernando Gonzalez scored on a passed ball from third.
Mississippi State 2, Georgia 1
Bottom 8
Hunter Hines singled to left field which scored Mershon from second, then Hujsak hit a three run home run to left field.
Mississippi State 6, Georgia 1
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Khal Steven drew the start on the mound and earned his fourth win on the season. He only allowed five hits and one run while striking out seven in the process in 6 2/3 innings of work. Cam Schuelke had a strong closing as he pitched 2 1/3 innings and did not give up any hits or runs to earn the save.
Connor Hujsak and David Mershon led the way at the plate tonight for the Diamond Dawgs. Hujsak went 1-for-3 and recorded three RBIs because of his three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth. Mershon went 2-for-4 and stole a base. Amani Larry, Hunter Hines, and Logan Kohler also contributed one RBI apiece for the Dawgs.
Mississippi State is back in action against Georgia tomorrow for game two of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network.
Scoring Summary
Bottom 2
With runners on the corners, Logan Kohler hit a sac fly to left field which scored Connor Hujsak from third.
Mississippi State 1, Georgia 0
Bottom 3
Amani Larry hit a solo home run to extend the lead to two runs.
Mississippi State 2, Georgia 0
Top 5
With the bases loaded, Fernando Gonzalez scored on a passed ball from third.
Mississippi State 2, Georgia 1
Bottom 8
Hunter Hines singled to left field which scored Mershon from second, then Hujsak hit a three run home run to left field.
Mississippi State 6, Georgia 1
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Stephen, Khal (4-2)
L: Jarvis Evans (2-1)
S: Schuelke, Cam (2)
Batting:
2B: Tre Phelps 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Fernando Gonzalez 1
HBP: Slate Alford 1
Batting:
HR: Larry, Amani 1 ; Hujsak, Connor 1
RBI: Larry, Amani 1 ; Hines, Hunter 1 ; Hujsak, Connor 3 ; Kohler, Logan 1
SF: Kohler, Logan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Larry, Amani 1 ; Mershon, David 1 ; Jordan, Dakota 1 ; Hines, Hunter 1 ; Hujsak, Connor 2
SB: Mershon, David 1 ; Chance, Bryce 1
HBP: Jordan, Dakota 1
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