STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball kept its strong play going in a dominant win against Southern.
The Bulldogs (23-14, 5-10 SEC) crushed the Jaguars (14-20) 16-2 at Dudy Noble Field on April 15. It’s their sixth win in the last seven games.
MSU had 11 hits and eight walks as a team. It led 9-1 after the second inning. Hunter Hines had four RBIs and Steven Spalitta hit a three-run home run for his first career homer.
Mississippi State dominated without starting third baseman Ace Reese, who didn’t play and was wearing a boot on his left foot.
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Mississippi State vs Southern score updates
Ace Reese injury update
Starting third baseman Ace Reese is not starting for Mississippi State. He was spotted with a boot on his left foot before the game.
What time does Mississippi State vs Southern play today?
- Date: April 15
- Time: 6 p.m.
What channel is Mississippi State vs Southern on today?
Mississippi State baseball vs Southern will be streaming only on ESPN+.
Probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs Southern)
- RHP Ryan McPherson (3-0, 2.61 ERA) vs RHP Jeremiah Newman (0-2, 19.29 ERA)
Mississippi State baseball vs Alabama injury updates
Mississippi State pitchers Charlie Foster, Gavin Black and JT Schnoor and catcher Jackson Owen were all out last weekend. Southern has no reported injuries.
Mississippi State baseball 2025 schedule
Record: 21-13
Next four games:
- April 18-20: vs Florida
- April 22: vs Ole Miss (in Pearl)
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
