Mississippi State baseball live score updates vs. Texas A&M: Bulldogs face Aggies in SEC series
Mississippi State baseball hits the road for its first away SEC series of the season. MSU plays a three-game set at No. 6 Texas A&M, starting on Thursday.
Playing a top 10 opponent is nothing new for the Bulldogs, who opened conference play by a winning a series at Dudy Noble Field against then-No. 2 LSU. After defeating the Tigers, Mississippi State (16-6, 2-1 SEC) was the top unranked team receiving votes in this week's USA TODAY coaches poll.
The Aggies (18-2, 1-2) are off to a strong start this year after reaching a super regional last season. In the offseason, A&M made a noteworthy transfer portal addition by bringing in two-way star Braden Montgomery − a product of Madison, Mississippi − from Stanford. He's hitting .368 with nine home runs, but Montgomery has pitched only one inning this season.
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Mississippi State is looking to build a resume worthy of the NCAA Tournament after going back-to-back years without a postseason appearance. The Bulldogs are led by Dakota Jordan, who hit his 11th home run of the season on Tuesday in a 17-9 win against Memphis.
Game 1: Texas A&M 6, Mississippi State 3
Mississippi State jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the third inning. However, a five-run fourth by the Aggies proved to be costly for the Bulldogs. Evan Siary started for MSU and pitched four innings. However, he was pulled in the fifth inning after allowing a lead-off single. In relief, freshman Nolan Stevens allowed an RBI single and a grand slam.
Game 2: Mississippi State 5, Texas A&M 1
Mississippi State got a strong start from pitcher Khal Stephen who allowed only one run in 6⅔ innings pitched. Cam Schuelke recorded the final out of the seventh inning before Tyler Davis threw two scoreless frames to close the contest. MSU scored all its runs in the fifth, highlighted by a three-run home run from Hunter Hines. The win marked Mississippi State's 1,000th all-time victory in SEC play.
Game 3: Texas A&M 6, Mississippi State 1
Behind three home runs against MSU starter Jurrangelo Cijntje, Texas A&M cruised to a 6-1 win in the series finale. Mississippi State only had two hits in 7⅓ innings of work against Texas A&M starter Justin Lamkin.
What time, channel is the Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M baseball game on?
Thursday: 6:30 p.m., ESPNU
Friday: 6 p.m., SEC Network+
Saturday: 2 p.m., SEC Network+
Series probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M)
Thursday: Evan Siary, (0-1), RHP, So. vs. Ryan Prager, (4-0), LHP, R-So.
Friday: Khal Stephen, (2-2), RHP, Jr. vs. Tanner Jones, (1-0), RHP, Jr.
Saturday: Jurrangelo Cijntje, (4-0), BHP, So. vs. Justin Lamkin, (4-0), LHP, So.
Mississippi State baseball score vs. Texas A&M: Live updates
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