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Mississippi State begins season with win against FAU
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STARKVILLE – No. 23 Mississippi State opened the 2023 season with a 7-2 victory at Florida Atlantic on Thursday evening in Boca Raton. The Bulldogs collected eight extra-base hits, highlighted by Chloe Malau’ulu’s three-hit evening.
Malau’ulu completed a double shy of the cycle with three RBIs. Madisyn Kennedy and Jackie McKenna each doubled twice and drove in a run. Paige Cook dinner additionally collected a pair of hits.
The Bulldogs took the lead within the first inning on a two-run homer from Malau’ulu. Florida Atlantic would tie the sport within the backside of the second, however State instantly answered when Malau’ulu drove an RBI triple off the precise area wall.
MSU prolonged the lead on an RBI double from Kennedy within the fifth and a single from Aquana Brownlee. Within the seventh, State tacked on two extra within the seventh because of doubles from McKenna and Cook dinner and an RBI single from Kiersten Landers.
Aspen Wesley drew the Opening Day begin and struck out 5. Kenley Hawk earned the win in reduction, permitting only one hit in 2.2 innings whereas putting out three.
Fast Hitters
Dawg Debuts – 4 Bulldogs made their MSU debut … Florida State switch Kiersten Landers began in proper area … freshman Macy Graf got here on as a pinch runner and remained within the sport at second base earlier than drawing a stroll … senior Kat Wallace pinch ran … freshman Reis Beuerlein threw the ultimate inning, putting out one and permitting nobody to achieve base.
Madisyn Kennedy – Went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, tying her profession excessive … turned a solo double play to get out of a bases-loaded jam within the first inning.
Chloe Malau’ulu – Was introduced together with her captain’s jersey patch pre-game … homered in her first at-bat of the yr … completed a double shy of the cycle … tied her career-high with three hits.
Jackie McKenna – Doubled twice, driving in a single run.
Proudly owning Openers – Mississippi State has now gained 10 straight season openers … the Bulldogs are 22-10 all-time in season openers.
Scoring Recap
Prime 1
Kiersten Landers drew a leadoff stroll earlier than Chloe Malau’ulu homered to heart area.
No. 23 Mississippi State 2, Florida Atlantic 0
Backside 3
With one out, Cammeo Presutti singled off the glove of the diving third baseman. She scored when Jesiana Mora doubled to heart area and the throw to the infield escaped the second baseman. That allowed Mora to achieve third, and he or she scored on a single from Sara Berthiaume.
No. 23 Mississippi State 2, Florida Atlantic 2
Prime 4 With one out, Brylie St. Clair beat out a bunt single. She scored two batters later when Malau’ulu tripled to proper area.
No. 23 Mississippi State 3, Florida Atlantic 2
Prime 5
Matalasi Faapito drew a leadoff stroll, and Macy Graf pinch ran for her. Madisyn Kennedy doubled to attain Graf. Saleyna Daniel then pinch ran for Kennedy at second. Following a lineout, Daniel scored on a single from Aquana Brownlee.
No. 23 Mississippi State 5, Florida Atlantic 2
Prime 7 Paige Cook dinner hit a leadoff double and superior to 3rd on a fly out from Brownlee. Jackie McKenna then doubled to heart to attain Cook dinner. Kat Wallace entered as a pinch runner at second base and scored on Landers’ two-out base hit up the center.
No. 23 Mississippi State 7, Florida Atlantic 2
On Deck
Motion continues on the Paradise Traditional on Friday when the Bulldogs meet Loyola Chicago at 10:30 a.m. CT. MSU will later go head-to-head with Bethune-Cookman at 3:30 p.m.