News Summary
The Mississippi State Bulldogs fell 10-3 to the Florida State Seminoles in the Tallahassee Regional. With this defeat, they drop to the elimination bracket with hopes of rebounding against Northeastern in an upcoming game. Florida State’s pitcher Jamie Arnold led the charge, while Mississippi State struggled both offensively and defensively.
TALLAHASSEE – The Mississippi State Bulldogs faced a setback in the Tallahassee Regional as they fell to the Florida State Seminoles with a final score of 10-3. This loss drops Mississippi State’s record to 35-22 and sends the team into the elimination bracket of the NCAA tournament.
The game showcased intense competition on both sides, but Florida State’s pitcher Jamie Arnold shone brightly, delivering a career-best performance. Arnold pitched a total of 119 pitches, achieving 13 strikeouts while walking only 2 batters. In contrast, Mississippi State’s ace, Pico Kohn, struggled considerably. He lasted only 3.2 innings, allowing 6 hits, 7 runs, and 4 walks, all while striking out 7 opposing hitters.
The fourth inning turned out to be particularly detrimental for the Bulldogs, as Florida State capitalized on Kohn’s struggles, scoring 5 runs during that frame. Myles Bailey contributed significantly to the inning by hitting a grand slam, which propelled Florida State’s lead to a decisive margin. Kohn’s difficulties began early in the inning when he walked the first two batters, setting the stage for the Seminoles’ offensive onslaught.
Mississippi State made some attempts to fight back in the contest, most notably with a two-run home run hit by Hunter Hines during the same inning, cutting Florida State’s lead to 7-3. Another offensive highlight for the Bulldogs came from Noah Sullivan, who hit a home run in the eighth inning. This was Sullivan’s second home run in the regional and marked the 100th home run of the season for Mississippi State, a historical milestone for the program.
Despite these moments of success, Mississippi State’s performance was marred by struggles at the plate and on the mound. Throughout the game, the Bulldogs managed only 5 hits and 2 walks against Florida State’s lineup. They struck out a total of 15 times while also walking a season-high 14 batters, which contributed to their defeat.
With this loss, Mississippi State is now facing a critical point in the regional tournament. They will have to regroup and prepare for an upcoming elimination game against Northeastern on June 1. The Bulldogs previously faced Northeastern and secured a convincing 11-2 victory, but to keep their tournament hopes alive, they need to win again in this rematch.
In anticipation of the crucial matchup against Northeastern, interim head coach Justin Parker announced that former Starkville Academy player Evan Siary will be the starting pitcher. Parker emphasized the importance of the team focusing on simplifying their approach and striving to elevate their performance in the elimination game.
This upcoming game against Northeastern represents a do-or-die situation for Mississippi State, as they seek to extend their season in the NCAA tournament. The Bulldogs will need to harness their strengths and learn from the mistakes made in the loss to Florida State to succeed in the next challenge ahead.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mississippi State baseball
