Mississippi State’s homers take down UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs picked up their twentieth victory of the 12 months after defeating the UAB Blazers by a rating of 7-3. The Bulldogs held the Blazers to only one hit in recreation’s ultimate 5 innings.

Brock Tapper, Tyson Hardin and Aaron Nixon had been the three arms who stored the Blazer bats at bay. All through the ultimate 5 innings, the trio struck out 5 batters and allowed just one hit and no walks. Parker Stinnett earned his second victory of the 12 months after permitting only one hit in two scoreless innings of labor.

Dakota Jordan reached base thrice within the contest, together with two walks and a three-run homer within the first inning. Colton Ledbetter completed 2-for-5 on the plate, selecting up two RBIs within the recreation.

The Bulldogs return to Starkville for Tremendous Bulldog Weekend as they tackle Ole Miss. First pitch for Friday’s recreation is scheduled for six p.m. and can be broadcast on SECN+.

SCORING SUMMARY
High First
Dakota Jordan hit a three-run blast to open the scoring for the Bulldogs. Luke Hancock adopted him up with a solo shot. Mississippi State 4, UAB 0

Backside Third
Christian Corridor hit a two-run homer to chop the Blazer deficit in half Mississippi State 4, UAB 2

High Fourth
Bryce Likelihood got here throughout to attain on a groundout. Mississippi State 5, UAB 2

Backside Fifth
Nick Hollifield scored on a Braunschweig sacrifice fly. Mississippi State 5, UAB 3

High Sixth
Colton Ledbetter hit a solo residence run. Mississippi State 6, UAB 3

High Eighth
Bryce Likelihood scored on an RBI groundout. Mississippi State 7, UAB 3