In a recreation that got here all the way down to the ultimate innings, Missouri baseball beat Mississippi State 7-6. Josh Day led off the ninth with a walk-off house run, giving the Tigers their third SEC collection win.
The Bulldogs jumped out early within the first inning, hitting two house runs to take a three-run lead. Mississippi State scored at the very least one run within the first inning of each recreation of the collection, placing stress on Missouri.
The Tigers chipped away within the third however did not take the lead till the fifth. Torin Montgomery scored on a wild pitch to tie the sport, and Ty Wilmsmeyer launched a three-run blast to place Missouri on prime. The Tigers aren’t usually recognized for his or her energy, however they discovered some this weekend, hitting 10 house runs within the collection.
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“That is the one time of the 12 months that Taylor Stadium does begin enjoying truthful to our hitters,” Missouri coach Steve Bieser mentioned. “Sometimes, with the cooler climate and the wind coming in, it is more durable earlier within the season. It is robust to get a extremely good pitcher up within the air too. I am actually happy with the way in which we had been ready to try this.”
RJ Yeager responded with a two-run homer within the subsequent half-inning to chop the result in one. The shot within the sixth was his fourth house run of the collection. An RBI-double tied the sport within the seventh.
Austin Troesser began the sport for Missouri, however after giving up three runs within the first, Troesser was relieved by Carter Rustad to start out the second. Rustad pitched 4⅓ scoreless innings earlier than being pulled. He got here out with a runner on base and ultimately was charged with a run, however his aid look stored the Tigers in the sport after a tough first inning.
After Rustad got here Austin Cheeley, then Ian Lohse. He supplied a gentle hand for Missouri, pitching 2⅔ innings and permitting just one hit and no runs. He struck out six batters in a dominant efficiency out of the bullpen.
“It is at all times enjoyable to shut out the sport,” Lohse mentioned. “Go on the market and get the job achieved. All you are actually doing is a job that’s a part of the crew.”
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Lohse did his job, giving Missouri an opportunity to stroll off Mississippi State. Missouri began the ninth with three of its most harmful hitters set to bat, but it surely solely wanted one. Day hit a solo shot deep to proper discipline to finish the sport and win the collection.
“I used to be very assured,” Day mentioned. “I used to be calm. I felt good on the plate all day, so I simply knew to not do an excessive amount of. Once we see somebody preventing like he (Lohse) fought for us, it motivates us and pushes us to offer our all for him.”
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Mark Gronowski threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns and Amar Johnson ran for two touchdowns and South Dakota State overwhelmed Missouri State 45-9 on Saturday and claimed a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference regular-season title.
With the win and North Dakota State’s loss to South Dakota, the Bison, Coyotes and Jackrabbits (10-2, 7-1) all secure a three-way tie for the Missouri Valley Football Conference regular-season title.
Missouri State (8-4, 6-2) entered averaging 37 points per game.
It was Missouri State’s final game as a Missouri Valley Football Conference member before joining Conference USA and the FBS ranks in 2025. Missouri State kicks off next season on Aug. 30 when it travels to Southern Cal.
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STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football has one last chance to win a home SEC game today.
The Bulldogs (2-8, 0-6 SEC) are hosting Missouri (7-3, 3-3) at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday (3:15 p.m., SEC Network). Their only two wins have been in nonconference play.
The Tigers have been in and out of the national polls but are unranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week after losing at South Carolina.
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Davon Booth scampered for a 43-yard rushing touchdown, putting him over 100 yards for the second game in a row and keeping MSU within striking distance with 5:31 remaining in the third quarter.
The Tigers controlled possession for 8 minutes, 46 seconds before kicking a field goal.
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Kyle Ferrie chipped in a 26-yard field goal with 30 seconds remaining in the half after an MSU touchdown was erased because of a holding penalty.
The Tigers have scored three touchdowns in three straight drives, this time Marcus Carroll’s second touchdown of the first half.
Brady Cook connected with Luther Burden III for a 28-yard touchdown catch with 9:58 remaining in the second quarter.
After the Tigers committed 30 yards worth of penalties on one play, Michael Van Buren Jr. found Jordan Mosely for an 11-yard touchdown with 20 seconds left in the first quarter.
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Marcus Carroll scored a 2-yard touchdown with 2:49 remaining in the first quarter.
Michael Van Buren Jr. fumbled and Mizzou returned it 70 yards for a touchdown with 6:33 to play in the first quarter.
Davon Booth broke a 33-yard run before Kyle Ferrie connected on a 38-yard field goal with 11:43 remaining in the first quarter.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou time today
Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Location: Davis Wade Stadium
What channel is Mississippi State vs Missouri game on today?
TV channel: SEC Network
Streaming: ESPN+ (subscribe today)
Radio: MSU Sports Network and Sirius XM channel 374
Mississippi State versus Missouri will be broadcast on SEC Network. Taylor Zarzour will be on the call with analyst Matt Stinchcomb and sideline reporter Alyssa Lang. Streaming is available on ESPN+.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou history
Series record: Tied 2-2
Mississippi State’s last win: 2020 (51-32)
Missouri’s last win: 1984 (47-30)
Mississippi State vs Missouri predictions
Missouri 37, Mississippi State 20: The Bulldogs are allowing 41 points per game in SEC play, and it’s difficult to see Missouri not having the same level of success. Expect big days from Luther Burden III and/or Theo Wease Jr., plus running back Nate Noel as MSU loses another game by double digits.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
Spread: Missouri -9
Over/under: 57.5
Moneyline: Missouri -330/Mississippi State +285
Mississippi State vs Missouri injury updates
Mississippi State reported no new injuries this week, but will be without wide receiver Mario Craver due to a suspension. Missouri starting quarterback Brady Cook was probable but removed from the report on Friday.
Mississippi State vs Mizzou weather update
According to AccuWeather, it will be 61 degrees at kickoff with 6 mph winds and a 0% chance of rain.
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Mississippi State football 2024 schedule
Aug. 31: vs. Eastern Kentucky (56-7, W)
Sept. 7: at Arizona State (30-23, L)
Sept. 14: vs. Toledo (41-17, L)
Sept. 21: vs. Florida (45-28, L)
Sept. 28: at Texas (35-13, L)
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Oct. 12: at Georgia (41-31, L)
Oct. 19: vs. Texas A&M (34-24, L)
Oct. 26: vs. Arkansas (58-25, L)
Nov. 2: vs. UMass (45-20, W)
Nov. 9: at Tennessee (33-14, L)
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Nov. 23: vs. Missouri
Nov. 29: at Ole Miss
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Missouri football 2024 schedule
Aug. 29: vs. Murray State (51-0, W)
Sept. 7: vs. Buffalo (38-0, W)
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Sept. 14: vs. Boston College (27-21, W)
Sept. 21: vs. Vanderbilt (30-27, W)
Oct. 5: at Texas A&M (41-10, L)
Oct. 12: at UMass (45-3, W)
Oct. 19: vs. Auburn (21-17, W)
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Oct. 26: at Alabama (34-0, L)
Nov. 9: vs. Oklahoma (30-23, W)
Nov. 16: at South Carolina (34-30, L)
Nov. 23: at Mississippi State
Nov. 30: vs. Arkansas
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Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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