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Thunderstorms in Starkville weather forecast for Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia series
STARKVILLE — Thunderstorms could possibly impact Mississippi State baseball’s series against Georgia at Dudy Noble Field.
According to AccuWeather, there is a 55% chance of thunderstorms on April 2, an 88% chance on April 3 and 90% chance on April 4.
The three-game series between No. 4 MSU (25-4, 7-2 SEC) and No. 5 Georgia (24-6, 7-2) starts April 2 (6 p.m., SEC Network+). The other start times are 6 p.m. on April 3 and 1 p.m. on April 4.
The hourly forecast on AccuWeather says there is a 17% chance of rain at first pitch on April 2 with a high of 81 degrees. The chance of precipitation increases to 54% at 8 p.m. Wind could also be a factor with gusts at 20 mph.
The April 3 hourly forecast projects a 49% chance of rain at first pitch with a high of 79 degrees and 20 mph winds.
Mississippi State enters the series on a nine-game winning streak. It’s also won 20 consecutive home games dating back to last season.
Georgia swept South Carolina in its last SEC series and has also won series against Texas A&M and Tennessee. It leads the country with 87 home runs.
Mississippi State baseball schedule vs Georgia
- Thursday, April 2: 6 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Friday, April 3: 6 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Saturday, April 4: 1 p.m. (SEC Network+)
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.