STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball has won its first SEC series under interim coach Justin Parker.
The Bulldogs (28-19, 9-14 SEC) swept the doubleheader versus Kentucky (25-19, 10-13) at Dudy Noble Field on May 3. They run-ruled the Wildcats 14-4 in Game 1 and then won 6-5 in the 11th inning in Game 2 with a walk-off single by catcher Joe Powell.
MSU led 5-2 after three innings in Game 2, but Kentucky responded with three runs in the top of the fourth to tie the game and chase starting pitcher Evan Siary.
The series finale will be on May 4 (noon, SEC Network).
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Mississippi State vs Kentucky score updates
Mississippi State baseball game vs Kentucky begins after weather delay
The start to the series did not start on time due to thunderstorms in the area. Game 1 on May 3 started at 3 p.m., one hour later than originally scheduled.
What time does Mississippi State vs Kentucky play today?
- May 3: 2 p.m.
- May 3: 40 minutes after Game 1
- May 4: Noon
What channel is Mississippi State vs Kentucky on today?
Mississippi State vs Kentucky will stream on SEC Network+ on May 3. The series finale on May 4 will air on SEC Network. Streaming is available via ESPN+.
Probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs Kentucky)
- Game 1: LHP Pico Kohn (4-2, 3.82 ERA) vs. RHP Nate Harris (4-2, 4.32 ERA)
- Game 2: RHP Evan Siary (1-1, 4.09 ERA) vs. RHP Nic McCray (4-0, 3.42 ERA)
- Game 3: RHP Karson Ligon (4-5, 7.03 ERA) vs. LHP Ben Cleaver (5-2, 3.02 ERA)
Mississippi State vs Kentucky injury updates
Mississippi State
- P Charlie Foster: Out
- C Jackson Owen: Out
- P Chase Hungate: Out
- P Gavin Black: Out
- P JT Schnoor: Out
Kentucky
- INF Ethan Hindle
- OF Will Marcy
- P Robert Hogan
Mississippi State baseball 2025 schedule
Record: 26-19
Next four games:
- May 9-11: vs. Ole Miss
- May 13: vs. North Alabama
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
