Mississippi State baseball blew an early lead to lose another SEC game.
The Bulldogs (16-10, 1-6 SEC) lost 8-6 at No. 6 LSU (24-3, 5-2) on Thursday after leading 6-2 in the fifth inning.
MSU gained its lead via three home runs by Ace Reese, Joe Powell and Hunter Hines. Hines’ homer was the 59th of his career, moving him to third in program history.
Evan Siary started at pitcher and allowed one earned run in three innings. The Tigers jumped on Ryan McPherson and Dane Burns for five runs in the fifth inning.
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Mississippi State vs LSU score updates
What time does Mississippi State vs LSU play today?
- Thursday: 7 p.m.
- Friday: 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 2 p.m.
What channel is Mississippi State vs LSU on today?
Thursday’s game will air on SEC Network, while the other two games are on SEC Network+. Streaming is available on ESPN+.
Probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs LSU)
- Thursday: RHP Evan Siary (0-0, 2.31 ERA) vs LHP Kade Anderson (5-0, 2.65 ERA)
- Friday: LHP Pico Kohn (4-0, 2.52 ERA) vs RHP Anthony Eyanson (3-0, 4.50 ERA)
- Saturday: RHP Karson Ligon (2-3, 4.76 ERA) vs LHP Chase Shores (4-1, 4.88 ERA)
Mississippi State baseball vs LSU injury updates
MSU starting catcher Ross Highfill exited Friday’s game at Oklahoma after getting hit in the face by a pitch. He has not played since then, but is listed as available on Thursday. LSU will be without pitchers Gavin Guidry and Deven Sheerin.
Mississippi State baseball 2025 schedule
Record: 16-9
Next four games:
- April 1: at Memphis
- April 4-6: vs. South Carolina
- April 8: at UAB
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
