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The key to Mississippi State baseball’s 2024 success? Justin Parker’s pitching staff
Watch Mississippi State baseball switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje
Mississippi State baseball freshman Jurrangelo Cijntje stole the show during the team’s scrimmage Monday by showing his skills as a switch-pitcher.
Stefan Krajisnik, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
STARKVILLE — Two years ago, an already decorated Dudy Noble Field outfield wall got an addition. Mississippi State baseball unveiled its 2021 national champions decal before opening the 2022 season, forever commemorating a season unlike any other in the program’s history.
That sign remains as MSU prepares to open the 2024 season on Feb. 16 against Air Force, but the level of success it represents feels like a distant memory. And it’s a testament to the pressure on coach Chris Lemonis to steer the program back to its successful period.
Mississippi State hasn’t made it to the SEC tournament, let alone the NCAA Tournament, since lifting the sport’s most prestigious trophy. It’s apparently on the players’ minds as well.
“We talk about going to Omaha every night,” sophomore outfielder Dakota Jordan said Friday. “We envision it. I envision it every day.”
Though leaders such as Jordan and first baseman Hunter Hines shoulder much of the responsibility of getting MSU back to the College World Series, Mississippi State’s success may not rely too much on their bats.
The key is MSU first-year pitching coach Justin Parker, who came to Starkville from South Carolina in the offseason. Mississippi State has had a worthwhile offense amid the struggles. It has been pitching that has been the root of the struggles.
“(Parker) has built a great relationship with those guys, so I think there’s a lot of trust going on right now,” Lemonis said. “Even going from fall to now, it’s still been a lot of growth.”
With time, Lemonis believes his pitchers have seen their confidence grow. Getting to this point, though, wasn’t easy.
Right-handed pitcher Nate Dohm, who had a 4.07 ERA across 17 appearances last season after transferring in from Ball State, admits he had to battle to get certain mechanical changes ingrained.
“Unconsciously, my body was fighting what (Parker) was teaching,” Dohm said.
But Parker was persistent, ensuring Dohm continued to implement changes during drills so that when in-game scenarios came up, he felt comfortable.
“I’ve never felt this good on the mound,” Dohm said. “It’s so smooth, just the ability to move smooth down the mound.”
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Dohm is one arm on a staff that needed to be revamped after owning the SEC’s worst ERA last season. But if Parker was able to implement change and improvement in Dohm, it could be a sign that he will succeed with the others.
Opening day is fast-approaching, though Mississippi State still seems far from establishing a starting rotation and identifying bullpen roles. Those opening weekend assignments could change plenty by the time SEC play arrives, but one thing is certain.
Lemonis’ team will go only as far as Parker’s staff takes it.
“Facing pitchers this fall, it seemed a lot tougher than the past two years,” outfielder Bryce Chance said. “Just the way that they’re going about their work is different.”
Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, @skrajisnik3.
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D1Baseball rankings: Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss surge after big weekends – SuperTalk Mississippi
Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss have surged in the rankings after a big weekend on the diamond.
The Bulldogs (30-10, 10-8 SEC) jumped two spots to No. 15 in the latest poll from D1Baseball following a strong bounce back. Brian O’ Connor’s club, after having been on the wrong side of SEC sweeps in back-to-back series, earned a 10-rule win over Samford on Tuesday, then took care of business with a sweep at South Carolina.
Next up for Mississippi State is a midweek home matchup versus Memphis on Tuesday before LSU heads to Dudy Noble Field for Super Bulldog Weekend.
The Rebels (29-12, 10-8 SEC) took the biggest leap in the rankings, making an eight-spot jump to No. 17 despite not budging in the top 25 a week ago after sweeping LSU. Once Mike Bianco’s club took the first two games at Tennessee in the most recent series, D1Baseball co-owner Kendall Rogers made note that Ole Miss fans could expect to see their team catapult in his outlet’s poll. Come Monday, though the red and blue lost the series finale, D1Baseball stuck to its word.
“What a weekend so far for [Ole Miss baseball]. Cade Townsend carried a no hitter into the sixth in an 8-1 win over Tennessee to take the series,” Rogers wrote on X. “Rebs are on a heater. Safe to say they’ll be much higher than 25 on Monday.”
Next up for the red-hot Rebels is a home midweek outing versus Murray State, the team that knocked the Rebels out of the postseason last year, before No. 5 Georgia travels to Swayze Field for Double Decker weekend.
The Golden Eagles (28-12, 11-7 Sun Belt) made a four-spot jump to No. 18 after securing a much needed conference sweep to keep hopes of hosting an NCAA Tournament regional alive. Christian Ostrander’s club defended home turf over the weekend, taking all three games from a solid Texas State club.
Next up for the black and gold is a Tuesday midweek battle versus former conference foe Tulane, before making an hour and a half drive to South Alabama for the weekend.
The full top 25 can be found below:
- UCLA
- North Carolina
- Georgia Tech
- Texas
- Georgia
- Oregon State
- Texas A&M
- Florida State
- Coastal Carolina
- Virginia
- Auburn
- West Virginia
- Alabama
- Oklahoma
- Mississippi State
- Kansas
- Ole Miss
- Southern Miss
- Oregon
- Nebraska
- Florida
- Boston College
- USC
- Arkansas
- Arizona State
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
01-07-11-30-34
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Evening: 3-3-0, FB: 8
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Midday: 3-4-8-9, FB: 5
Evening: 6-2-0-4, FB: 8
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Midday: 10
Evening: 08
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
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