STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball has struggled to come up with big hits in clutch situations this season. It had a pair of them on Tuesday night to beat Samford.
MSU (16-9) defeated Samford 6-1 at Dudy Noble Field.
Catcher Joe Powell had the first clutch hit in the fourth inning, lacing a single with the bases loaded and two outs to give Mississippi State a 3-1 lead. Then in the seventh inning, first baseman Hunter Hines doubled off the wall in right-center field to drive in two runs for a 6-1 lead.
The only Samford (13-12) run was unearned off Kevin Mannell in the third inning. Noah Sullivan, Dane Burns, Mikhai Grant, Ben Davis and Nate Williams all pitched scoreless outings.
MSU begins a three-game series at No. 8 LSU on Thursday (7 p.m., SEC Network).
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Mississippi State vs Samford score updates
What time does Mississippi State vs Samford play today?
- Date: Tuesday, March 25
- Time: 6 p.m.
What channel is Mississippi State vs Samford on today?
Mississippi State vs Samford will be streaming only on SEC Network+ and ESPN+.
Probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs Samford)
- RHP Noah Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs RHP Brooks Rice (0-1, 10.03 ERA)
Mississippi State baseball vs Samford injury updates
MSU starting catcher Ross Highfill exited Friday’s game at Oklahoma after getting hit in the face by a pitch. He did not play Saturday or Sunday.
Mississippi State baseball 2025 schedule
Record: 15-9
Next four games:
- March 27-29: at LSU
- April 1: at Memphis
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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