Mississippi State baseball live score updates vs Vanderbilt: Bulldogs vs Commodores in SEC series
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Riding a five-game winning streak, Mississippi State baseball enters a weekend series at Vanderbilt looking to extend its winning ways.
It won't be an easy task. The Commodores (30-11, 10-8 SEC) enter the weekend having won four of their last five. That includes a series win at home against Florida last week, though Vanderbilt couldn't complete the sweep on Sunday.
Mississippi State's rise in momentum came after a series loss against rival Ole Miss. The Bulldogs (27-14, 10-8) responded with a midweek win against Alcorn State before sweeping Auburn and getting a win at Memphis on Tuesday.
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MSU is still seeking its first road series win after failing to do so at Texas A&M, Florida and Ole Miss. However, the Bulldogs have yet to get swept away from home this season.
Mississippi State's last win against Vanderbilt came on the biggest stage, with the Bulldogs taking two of three to clinch the 2021 national championship. However, when the teams last met in 2023, Vanderbilt swept the series at Dudy Noble Field and outscored MSU by 40 runs.
Game 1: Vanderbilt 4, Mississippi State 0
Mississippi State got another strong start from Khal Stephen, who threw 7⅓ innings and allowed four runs and five hits while striking out six. However, he was outdueled by Vanderbilt starter Bryce Cunningham who tossed a complete-game shutout. The MSU offense was held scoreless for the first time since March 18, 2022, at Georgia.
Game 2: Mississippi State 7, Vanderbilt 4
MSU jumped out to an early lead Saturday on the back of first baseman Hunter Hines. He had three hits in four at-bats, including a pair of home runs against Vanderbilt left-handed starter Carter Holton. Hines had the game’s opening five runs batted in. Along with five strong innings from starter Brooks Auger, MSU jumped out to a 5-0 lead. Vanderbilt got it within a run in the eighth inning, but a pair of insurance runs for Mississippi State in the ninth helped even the series.
Game 3: Mississippi State 8, Vanderbilt 7
The finale was wild. Mississippi State jumped out to a 6-0 lead, fueled by home runs from Logan Kohler and David Mershon. However, Vanderbilt tied the game with a six-run sixth, highlighted by a three-run shot from Troy LaNeve to tie it. The Commodores took the lead in the seventh. However, with two outs in the ninth inning, Hines launched a two-run home run to regain the lead. Right-handed pitcher Tyson Hardin sealed the victory with a clean final frame.
What channel is Mississippi State baseball vs. Vanderbilt on today?
Friday: SEC Network+
Saturday: SEC Network+
Sunday: SEC Network+
Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt start time
April 26: 6 p.m.
April 27: 2 p.m.
April 28: 1 p.m.
Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt: Probable pitchers
Friday: RHP Khal Stephen (6-2, 2.50 ERA) vs. RHP Bryce Cunningham (5-2, 4.67 ERA)
Saturday: TBA vs. LHP Carter Holton (6-1, 3.95 ERA)
Sunday: BHP Jurrangelo Cijntje (6-1, 3.50 ERA) vs. LHP Devin Futrell (2-1, 5.52 ERA)
Mississippi State baseball score update vs. Vanderbilt
Mississippi State baseball 2024 schedule
Next five opponents for the Bulldogs:
May 1: Ole Miss (Pearl, Miss.)
May 3-5: vs. Alabama
May 10-12: at Arkansas
May 14: vs. North Alabama
May 16-19: vs. Missouri
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