Watch: Chris Lemonis, Cade Smith Reflect on Series Against Auburn

Mississippi State baseball (21-16, 6-9) got here extremely near securing its first SEC sweep of the season on a wet Saturday night in Starkville, however finally got here up simply quick, falling 3-2 to the Auburn Tigers (24-12, 8-7) within the ultimate recreation of the collection.

The sport ended with a brutal ultimate out as pinch-runner Matt Corder was dominated out only one inch from residence plate to finish the sport in controversial style after the umpires spent an honest little bit of time reviewing the play.

“I assumed he was secure, however I am not the umpire and I am unable to actually remark about umpiring choices,” Head Coach Chris Lemonis mentioned after the sport. “So I will go away it at that.”

Regardless of the best way the collection ended, there have been nonetheless loads of constructive takeaways and issues to construct upon because the Bulldogs transfer ahead with the season.

“Brad (Cumbest) was actually good,” Lemonis mentioned. “Kellum (Clark) had some actually huge at-bats. When that again finish of our lineup hits like that, we have an opportunity to be fairly good.”

Watch beneath to listen to all the pieces Lemonis and sophomore right-handed pitcher Cade Smith needed to say following the loss:

Watch beneath for the day gone by’s interviews with Lemonis, outfielder Brad Cumbest and right-handed pitcher Preston Johnson: