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Mississippi Preseason All-State: Pitcher Reports

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March 4, 2024

Mississippi Preseason All-State: Pitcher Reports

March 4, 2024
Matt Miller
State Director

CLINTON, MS – The Mississippi Preseason All-State was held on Saturday, January 27th at Clinton High School in Clinton, MS. This event was an invote-only event that consisted of some prospects from the 2024-2028 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw bullpens and were able to get numbers and metrics via TrackMan. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing at the event.

Concluding our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at the scouting reports from the event. Lastly, we look at all pitchers who attneded the Mississippi Preseason All-State.

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PITCHER REPORTS

Rece Atkinson, Leake Academy (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 192-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Arm side run. T2054, 1978 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Good sweeping action. T1933, 1893 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Plus change. Really solid pitch for him. T1546, 1464 average rpm.

Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo.
Arm Action: LH. More of a 3/4 strike.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Arm side run. T1800, 1736 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Good bite on the slider. T2179, 2051 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Starting to develop feel but still working on command. T1549, 1470 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Cayden Berryhill, Pearl (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 146-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo. Slightly off line to 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action out of the 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Good arm side run. T2401, 2240 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Good spin on the pitch. T1908, 1565 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Dies at the plate. Still needs a little more command. T1710, 1609 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.70 max vertical.

Corbyn Clayton, Pontotoc City (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 128-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plus fastball. T2144, 2081 average rpm.
SL: 72-77 mph. Good spin on the slider with excellent command. T2396, 2316 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Good change with arm side drop. T2114, 1908 average rpm.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Drew Davis, Sumrall (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Quicker tempo with good direction to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Plus fastball with good velocity for a still developing arm. T2400, 2338 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Good bite on the curveball. T2939, 2731 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Still getting a feel for this pitch. T1814, 1723 average rpm.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kaleb Dunn, Magnolia Heights (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 183-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Some arm side run with developing command. T1521, 1407 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Still feeling out the slider. T1987, 1625 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Dies at the plate but still getting a feel for the pitch. T1706, 1665 average rpm.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kevin Landry Farr, Northpoint Christian (AR), 2025 Arkansas
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 183-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced deliver with good direciton to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Plus fastball with solid run. T2542, 2448 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Good spin and feel on slider. T2547, 2523 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Good arm side action. Could use more work on command. T1747, 1590 average rpm.

Tyner Flynt, Presbyterian Christian (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up deliver.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Solid arm side run on fastball. T1891, 1845 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Good movement. Developing command. T1918, 1755 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Good pitch for him. Dies at the plate with some arm side run. T1790, 1773 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Kellen Garcia, Sumrall (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 139-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo with good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action with good extension.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Arm side run. T1986, 1887 average rpm.
SL: 67-72 mph. Good feel for the slider. T2273, 2253 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Still working on command but shows it can be a plus pitch for him. T1714, 1537 average rpm.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Brady Holmes, Clinton (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy tempo but good direction and extension to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Solid arm side run but needs work with command. T1903, 1657 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Good movement on the breaking ball. T1902, 1816 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Still working on feel for the change. T1201, 1144 average rpm.

Matthew McKinley, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 213-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo, cuts off finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T1801, 1701 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Good movement, still trying to get a feel for command. T1952, 1826 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good bite and feel. T1859, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Showed good control. Good pitch for him. T1321, 1253 average rpm.

Jackson Meehan, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up delivery. Falls off some towards 1B.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action wit some whip.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Plus fastball. Showed excellent command. T2115, 2056 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Good bite and feel for the breaking ball. T2205, 2082 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Dies at the plate but still working on feel. T1618, 1467 average rpm.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Samuel Miller, Jackson Prep (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy delivery with some fall off to 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Good fastball with a developing arm. T2095, 1971 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Good spin on the breaking ball. T2332, 2284 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Complements the fastball well. Still feeling for command. T1679, 1605 average rpm.
CUT: 75-77 mph.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Aiden Peets, Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 173-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy delivery. Falls off some towards 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm action.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Good fastball. Mostly straight with a little bit of cut late. T2057, 1973 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Good bite with excellent feel. T1872, 1819 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Still developing feel for the change. T1282, 1212 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Cayden Prestage, Itawamba (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 168-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action. Cuts off finish.
FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Plus fastball and solid feel for command. T1899, 1746 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Good downward motion. T2004, 1897 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plus change. Will complement fastball well with good command. T1354, 1272 average rpm.
KN: 66-69 mph.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Wes Pritchard, Lamar School (MS), 2024 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo. Falls off towards 3B side.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Good fastball with some arm side run. T2240, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Plus curve. T2137, 2076 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Dies at the plate. Showed good feel for the pitch. T2050, 1749 average rpm.

Wyatt Pyron, Biloxi (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 198-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with good extension to the plate.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight fastball. T2139, 2040 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Showed good command with bite. T2360, 2199 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Plus change with good command. T1357, 1323 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Tucker Rice, Madison Central (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 151-pounds.
Delivery: Quick, synced up tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with good extension to the plate.
FB: T87, 83-87 mph. Solid fastball with slight run to the arm side. T2229, 2179 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Exceptional feel for the breaking ball. Good bite to the glove side. T1980, 1812 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Still feeling out change but still a good pitch to complement fastball. T1663, 1565 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Brody Roberts, Manchester Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 203-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly choppy, quick tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action out of the 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm side run. T1922, 1805 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Good spin on the slider. Showed good command. T2494, 2397 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Solid arm side drop on the change. Will work well with FB and against LH hitters. T1912, 1850 average rpm.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Austin Sanders, Pisgah (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Worked out of the stretch. Pulled off slightly towards 1B.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action out of the high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Mostly straight fastball with slight arm side run. T2146, 2062 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Good bite on breaking ball with good command. T1928, 1884 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Still feeling out change. T1338, 1222 average rpm.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Ryan Saxton, Clinton (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Still feeling out command for this pitch. T1966, 1830 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Good slider. Releasing a little high but good pitch when he finds command. T1952, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Developing command. T1717, 1619 average rpm.
ATH: 7.99 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Aidan Strong, Itawamba Agricultual (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 183-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth and synced up delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Struggled with command but has good arm side run. T2098, 2016 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Good 11-5 movement. T2164, 2069 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Showed comforatbility with this pitch. Good command and movement. T1938, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Complements fastball well. T1597, 1459 average rpm.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Cadyn Williamson, Sumrall (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 144-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Solid fastball with some arm side run. T1994, 1911 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Still feeling out the breaking ball. T1682, 1574 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Showed good feel and command. Works with fastball well. T1547, 1521 average rpm.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

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CBSB: Southern Miss sweeps again, Mississippi State shines in Texas, Ole Miss struggles – SuperTalk Mississippi

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March 2, 2026

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CBSB: Southern Miss sweeps again, Mississippi State shines in Texas, Ole Miss struggles – SuperTalk Mississippi

Southern Miss earned its second consecutive sweep, rounding out a mostly successful weekend of college baseball for Mississippi’s major programs.

The No. 12 Golden Eagles (10-1), fresh off a mercy-rule victory over Alabama, exited a hostile Louisiana Tech environment with three straight wins versus a former conference counterpart. Christian Ostrander’s crew won 8-3 on Friday, cruised to an 11-0 run-rule victory through seven innings on Saturday, and was on the good side of a 6-2 scoreboard in Sunday’s finale.

A three-run bomb by Kyle Morrison in the top of the fourth of Friday’s game put the black and gold up 5-3, and solid pitching carried the team the rest of the way. A six-run top of the fourth of Saturday’s game, in part due to a Matthew Russo 2 RBI single, broke a scoring stalemate and fueled Southern Miss to a win in a shortened matchup. A two-run long ball by Joey Urban in the top of the ninth of Sunday’s battle gave the Golden Eagles a buffer that would not be eclipsed.

Kros Sivley (2-0) was Friday’s winning pitcher after logging a pair of strikeouts in 1.2 innings. Grayden Harris (2-0) got the win on Saturday after fanning five batters and surrendering no runs through six complete innings. Camden Sunstrom (1-0) closed out the finale with the win after striking out two batters and not giving up a hit or a run in the final two frames.

Mississippi State wins two in Texas

The No. 4 Bulldogs (11-1) had a solid weekend in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series. Brian O’Connor’s club handled the weekend test with an 8-4 win over Arizona State, a 15-8 victory over Virginia Tech, and a heartbreaking 8-7 extra-innings loss to No. 1 UCLA.

Mississippi State broke a scoring hiatus on Friday with a strong bottom of the fifth. A Bryce Chance RBI single scored the game’s first run, then a Gehrig Frei homer put the Bulldogs up 4-0. Three insurance runs were added in the next offensive frame, and Mississippi State did not look back. On Saturday, an Ace Reece longball gave the maroon and white a 4-0 lead in the top of the second. Virginia Tech chipped away, cutting the deficit to two runs, until a five-run top of the seventh put things out of reach.

Sunday’s finale was a battle between two teams vying for bragging rights as the nation’s best. The Bruins took an early 3-0 lead, but Mississippi State quickly countered. A two-run bomb by Reed Stallman and an RBI double by Ryder Woodson knotted things up 3-3 in the bottom of the fourth. The Bulldogs added a run in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings to lead 5-3.

A two-out home run by UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky tied the ballgame in the top of the ninth. Mississippi State, with runners on second and third and no outs in the bottom of the ninth, could not send a runner home. A wild pitch and a 2 RBI triple scored three Bruins in the top of the 10th. Stallman hit his second home run of the day to inch the Bulldogs within one run of their foe, but it was not followed up with more scoring.

Winning pitchers for Mississippi State this weekend were Ryan McPherson (2-0) and Tomas Valincius (3-0), while Ben Davis (0-1) was tabbed with the lone loss.

Ole Miss struggles in neutral-site tournament

In its first set of tests versus power conference opponents, the Rebels (10-2) struggled mightily, dropping two of three outings in the BRUCE BOLT College Classic. Mike Bianco’s club fell to Baylor 6-5 in extra innings on Friday before bouncing back on Saturday in an 8-0 win over Ohio State and suffering a 9-2 loss to Coastal Carolina in Sunday’s finale. Ole Miss was a combined 0-18 at the plate with runners in scoring position in the two losses.

Though the weekend didn’t play to the Rebels’ advantage, a few individual performers stood out. Murray State transfer Dom Decker, who entered his junior campaign without hitting a home run, hit three balls over the outfield wall at the Houston Astros’ Daikin Park. Hunter Elliott had a career-high 11 strikeouts on Friday, while Cade Townsend and Taylor Rabe collectively fanned 16 batters in Saturday’s shutout.

Next up

Southern Miss will play a pair of home midweek games, the first being against Mississippi State on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and the second versus Nicholls on Wednesday at 6 p.m., before hosting North Alabama over the weekend.

Mississippi State will host Lipscomb over the weekend after facing the Golden Eagles.

Ole Miss will host Memphis on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and North Alabama on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., before welcoming Evansville for a weekend series.

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Mississippi State women’s basketball vs LSU, Kim Mulkey score, live updates, start time, TV

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March 1, 2026

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Mississippi State women’s basketball vs LSU, Kim Mulkey score, live updates, start time, TV

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball is playing its final regular season game against No. 6 LSU at Humphrey Coliseum on March 1 (3 p.m., SEC Network).

The Bulldogs (18-11, 5-10 SEC) enter the game on the NCAA Tournament bubble after losing three consecutive games, so an upset win could secure an at-large bid.

The Tigers (25-4, 11-4) and coach Kim Mulkey have won three straight games. Their only losses of the season are to Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Texas and South Carolina.

The Clarion Ledger is bringing you live updates from the game. Follow along.

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Date: Sunday, March 1
Time: 3 p.m.
Where: Humphrey Coliseum

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Sam Sklar, The Clarion Ledger: LSU 77, Mississippi State 74

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Meghan Yarnevich: Out
Kailyn Gilbert: Out

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Remaining games on the Mississippi State schedule:

March 4-8: SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina

Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.

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Virginia Tech Drops 15-8 To Mississippi State

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March 1, 2026

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Virginia Tech Drops 15-8 To Mississippi State

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mississippi State capitalized on free passes and timely hitting to pull away from Virginia Tech late, defeating the Hokies 15-8 Saturday at Globe Life Field.

The Bulldogs (11-0) collected 15 hits and went 8-for-16 with runners in scoring position, taking control with a five-run seventh inning before tacking on three more scores in the eighth and two in the ninth.

Mississippi State struck first in the opening inning. Aidan Teel singled and later scored on Reed Stallman’s RBI double to right, giving the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead against Virginia Tech starter Griffin Stieg.

The Hokies fell behind further in the second when Teel delivered an RBI single and Ace Reese followed with a 399-foot two-run home run to right-center, pushing the margin to 4-0.

Virginia Tech answered in the third. Hudson Lutterman tripled to right field and Ethan Gibson lifted a sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to 4-1. But the Bulldogs continued to manufacture offense, adding a run in the fifth after a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded made it 5-1.

The Hokies began to chip away in the sixth when Ethan Ball launched a 448-foot solo home run to center field, trimming the lead to 5-2. Virginia Tech threatened further in the inning after Owen Petrich reached and Treyson Hughes moved into scoring position following an error, but a strikeout and a caught stealing ended the rally.

The game swung decisively in the seventh.

Mississippi State loaded the bases against Aiden Robertson and Peyton Smith before James Nunnallee was hit by a pitch to force in a run. Bryce Chance followed with an RBI single, and Teel delivered a two-run single through the right side. An Ace Reese sacrifice fly capped the five-run inning, extending the Bulldogs’ lead to 10-2.

Mississippi State added three more in the eighth on Jacob Parker’s 415-foot, three-run home run to right-center, stretching the advantage to 13-2.

Virginia Tech was able to answer to aviod the run-rule decision. In the bottom half of the eighth, Nick Locurto advanced on a wild pitch before Aimon Chandler crushed a two-run homer to left-center to make it 13-5.

The Bulldogs answered again in the ninth, taking advantage of walks and another hit-by-pitch to plate two more runs and push the lead to 15-5.

The Hokies mounted one final rally in the bottom of the ninth, launching three consecutive solo home runs. Anderson French homered to open the inning, Hudson Lutterman followed with a blast of his own and Sam Gates added another to trim the deficit to 15-8. The comeback attempt stalled there, however, as Mississippi State recorded the final three outs to secure the win.

Virginia Tech finished with 11 hits and hit seven home runs in the contest, but the difference proved to be traffic. The Hokies issued 10 walks and hit four batters, allowing Mississippi State to consistently put runners on base. The Bulldogs stranded 12 but capitalized often enough to keep control.

Ball, Chandler, French, Lutterman and Gates each homered for the Hokies, while Mississippi State countered with long balls from Reese and Parker.

Despite the late power surge, Virginia Tech could not overcome Mississippi State’s sustained offensive pressure and struggled to contain innings once they began to unravel.

The Hokies will look to regroup as they finish tournament play tomorrow against Tennessee.

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