Mississippi State baseball committed two errors in the first inning and fell behind 3-0 in the third inning but managed a win at Memphis.
The Bulldogs (17-12, 1-8 SEC) came from behind to win 5-3 versus the Tigers (11-17, 0-6 AAC) on Tuesday.
A Noah Sullivan solo home run in the sixth inning tied the game at 3-3. Sawyer Reeves hit a pinch-hit go-ahead single in the seventh inning. Nolan Stevens added an RBI single in the eighth inning.
MSU’s pitching was dominant besides the three unearned runs surrendered by Jacob Pruitt in the third inning. Sullivan started with two shutout innings; freshman Ryan McPherson retired 12 consecutive batters and set career-highs in innings (4) and strikeouts (8); Stone Simmons held Memphis scoreless in the eighth and ninth innings and earned a save. MSU’s pitching staff only recorded one walk.
Hunter Hines hit a home run in the fourth inning, the 61st of his career, tying him for second in Mississippi State program history.
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Mississippi State vs Memphis score updates
What time does Mississippi State vs Memphis play today?
- Date: Tuesday, April 1
- Time: 6 p.m.
What channel is Mississippi State vs Memphis on today?
Mississippi State vs Memphis will be streaming only on ESPN+.
Probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs Memphis)
- RHP Noah Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs RHP Caden Robinson (1-2, 6.75 ERA)
Mississippi State baseball vs Memphis injury updates
MSU starting catcher Ross Highfill exited the March 21 game at Oklahoma after getting hit in the face by a pitch. He is in the starting lineup today for the first time since the injury. There are no reported injuries for Memphis.
Mississippi State baseball 2025 schedule
Record: 16-12
Next four games:
- 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_.
