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A Clutch Performance on the Mound Leads Mississippi State to an 8-5 Win over Arkansas
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Mississippi State evens the series with an 8-5 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Bulldogs got off to a hot start and eventually led the Razorbacks 8-0 going into the bottom of the fourth.
However, everything started to fall apart for starter Jurrangelo Cijntje in the fourth inning. The Florida native worked around trouble in the second and the third. Still, a throwing error by second baseman Ethan Pulliam led to Arkansas getting their first, and a sacrifice fly would put up the second run.
The Hogs were not done there as Pulliam failed to turn a double lead in the fifth, ultimately leading to a two-run home run for Peyton Stovall. A once 8-0 lead had been cut in half, and all of the momentum was with the home team as they chased Cijntje after only 4.1 innings.
Cam Schuelke finished out the fifth without giving up any damage. Brooks Auger, who had been the Sunday starter for State the past three weekends but was roughed up last week by Alabama in only two innings of work, took the mound in the sixth, looking to hold the lead.
The Louisiana native did not get off to a good start as he issued a leadoff walk and a one-out single, putting runners on the corners with only one down. Arkansas got a sacrifice fly to cut the State lead to three runs.
However, after that, the senior right-hander pitched extremely toughly for the Bulldogs. He was not lights out, but he weathered the Razorback rally, and State has struggled to close out games on the road despite big leads leading to losses at Ole Miss and Florida.
However, the former Hinds Community College Eagle would not let that happen, including getting his third and fourth strikeout to strand a pair of Razorback runners in the eighth. Tyler Davis would take over on the bump for State in the ninth innings and only allowed a two-out single before getting a strikeout looking to end it.
Despite taking the life out of Baum-Walker Stadium early, by the sixth inning, all of the momentum was with the Razorbacks. Auger did an outstanding job of handling the environment and giving big innings for his team.
The Bulldogs needed one win coming into the weekend to feel safe about their hosting opportunity; with that under the belt, they will go for their series win over the Razorbacks since 2018 tomorrow at 2 p.m. CT.
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Mississippi Mass Choir new album
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Mass Choir has a new album! We Still Believe is available!
The director and some choir members joined Studio 3 to discuss the songs.
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Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week Sept. 2-7
There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Sept. 2-7.
Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday.
To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.
Nominations
Kendetryon Backstrom, Kemper County: Backstrom had 247 passing yards, going 13-of-16 on completions for with two touchdowns and had six carries for 45 yards and three touchdowns in Kemper County’s 46-8 win over Noxapater.
Ronde Baker, Terry: Baker produced 171 rushing yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns in Terry’s 57-6 win over Pure Academy.
Wyatt Bond, Lamar School: Bond recorded 320 passing yards, going 24-of-37 with three touchdowns, and had 43 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Lamar’s 35-34 loss to Winston Academy.
Coby King, Greene County: King was 24-of-35 passing for 418 yards with a touchdown and had 11 carries for 137 rushing yards with four touchdowns in Greene County’s 51-36 loss to George County.
Tray Kinkle, Holly Springs: Kinkle produced 10 carries for 300 yards and four touchdowns in Holly Springs’ 33-0 win over Byers.
Tyshun Willis, Velma Jackson: Willis had 15 carries for 203 rushing yards with a touchdown, four receptions with 59 receiving yards, and a touchdown. On defense, he recorded four sacks, 8.5 tackles and three tackles for loss in Velma Jackson’s 24-22 win over Yazoo County.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
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