MS State claws back, earns series win over No. 2 LSU

Dec 11, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La. - The Mississippi State Bulldogs earned their second comeback win in as many days, as they took game three over the LSU Tigers by a score of 14-13. The Diamond Dawgs bounced back after being down nine runs, which is the largest comeback under Head Coach Chris Lemonis.

The bats were hot for the Dawgs today, as they picked up sixteen hits as a team. David Mershon picked up a career-high in hits, as he went 4-for-5 and reached twice on walks. Mershon also led the team in runs scored in Sunday's game, crossing the plate three times. Dakota Jordan led the team in RBIs, picking up five on a 3-for-5 day at the plate. Hunter Hines finished 2-for-6 in the contest, driving in three runs. Luke Hancock and Amani Larry both had two hit days as well. Larry and Hancock also picked up two walks a piece, while Larry reached a fifth time on a hit-by-pitch.

For the Dawgs to make such a comeback, the pitching had to limit the second-ranked team in the country. Throughout the final six innings, the Tigers picked up just two hits. Tyler Davis started the run for the Dawgs, as he pitched his longest scoreless appearance of the season. Davis faced 14 batters in four complete innings, picking up two strikeouts and allowing only two hits. Aaron Nixon earned his second victory after he shut the LSU bats down. Nixon entered in the ninth and held LSU hitless through two innings.

SCORING SUMMARY

Bottom SecondBrayden Jobert hit a three-run homer to right center.. Mississippi State 0, LSU 3

Top ThirdDakota Jordan doubled down the left field line to score Mershon. Mississippi State 1, LSU 3

Bottom ThirdTre' Morgan hit a solo shot to right. Tommy White doubled to left center to score Crews from second. Mississippi State 1, LSU 5

Top FourthRoss Highfill doubled to left, scoring Luke Hancock. David Mershon followed him up with a single through the right side, scoring Amani Larry. Ross Highfill scored from third after an LSU balk. Mississippi State 4, LSU 5

Bottom FourthJordan Thompson came across to score on a throwing error. Dylan Crews singled to left to score Pearson. Dugas came across to score on a fielder's choice. Jobert singled to center to score Beloso and White. Mississippi State 4, LSU 10

Bottom FifthMorgan hit his second homer of the game, a two-run shot. Hayden Travinski singled to right center to score Crews. Mississippi State 4, LSU 13

Top SixthHunter Hines singled through the right side, scoring Mershon from second. Dakota Jordan blasted a three-run homer to left. Mississippi State 8, LSU 13

Top SeventhHunter Hines doubled down the right field line, scoring Ledbetter and Mershon. Dakota Jordan hit a single through the left side, scoring Hines from third, who advanced on a wild pitch. Slate Alford tied the ball game with a two-run blast. Mississippi State 13, LSU 13

Top TenthAmani Larry crossed the plate after Colton Ledbetter reached on a fielder's choice to give the Diamond Dawgs their first lead. Mississippi State 14, LSU 13

The Bulldogs are back in action as they take on the North Alabama Lions this Tuesday. First pitch for the contest is set for 6 p.m. and is set to broadcast on SECN+.