Mississippi State baseball is 0-2 in midweek games but has yet to lose during a weekend series.
The No. 16 Bulldogs (6-2) lost 6-5 to Troy on Tuesday at Dudy Noble Field, one week after losing at Southern Miss. They’ve swept series against Manhattan and Missouri State.
MSU now plays in the Astros Foundation College Classic this weekend in Houston. It faces Rice (2-5) on Friday (11:05 a.m., Astros.com), Arizona (5-3) on Saturday (3:05 p.m., Astros.com) and No. 25 Oklahoma State (4-3) on Sunday (2:05 p.m., Astros.com). All three games will be played at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros.
Follow along for live score updates.
Mississippi State score updates in Astros Foundation College Classic
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Game 1: Mississippi State 14, Rice 3
The Bulldogs jumped ahead early to take Game 1 against Rice via run-rule.
It was an all-around effort offensively. All nine starters reached base and eight of the starters scored a run. MSU broke it open with eight runs in the seventh inning and three home runs. Aaron Downs hit a no-doubt leadoff pinch-hit solo home run; Nolan Stevens smacked a two-run homer to right; Ace Reese ended the game with an opposite field two-run home run.
Pico Kohn was strong again starting on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings with six strikeouts and two earned runs allowed. His biggest blunder came in the fifth inning when he allowed his first walk of the season. Then on the next at-bat, Hiram Bocachica Jr. hit a two-run home run.
Hunter Hines not starting for Mississippi State vs Rice
Starting first baseman Hunter Hines is not starting on Friday for Mississippi State. The senior has started all 179 games he’s played as a Bulldog but has struggled to start the season. He’s batting .226 with two home runs and six RBIs but individually left nine batters on base in Tuesday’s loss to Troy.
North Alabama transfer Gehrig Frei is starting at first base in Hines’ place.
What time does Mississippi State play in the Astros Foundation College Classic today?
- Friday vs. Rice: 11:05 a.m.
- Saturday vs. Arizona: 3:05 p.m.
- Sunday vs. Oklahoma State: 2:05 p.m.
What channel is Mississippi State on today in the Astros Foundation College Classic?
All three Mississippi State games in the Astros Foundation Classic will stream on Astros.com. They will also stream on the Astros’ X, Facebook and YouTube pages.
Probable pitchers
- Friday (Mississippi State vs. Rice): LHP Pico Kohn (1-0, 0.79 ERA) vs. RHP Davion Hickson (0-0, 1.00 ERA)
- Saturday (Mississippi State vs Arizona): RHP Karson Ligon (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. RHP Owen Kramkowski (0-1, 12.71 ERA)
- Sunday (Mississippi State vs Oklahoma State): RHP Stone Simmons (2-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. TBA
Mississippi State betting odds in Astros Foundation College Classic
Betting lines for Mississippi State vs Rice provided by BetMGM:
- Spread: Mississippi State -3.5
- Over/under: 11.5
- Moneyline: Mississippi State (-450), Rice (+300)
Mississippi State baseball injury updates
There are no reported injuries for the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State baseball 2025 schedule
Record: 6-2
Next four games:
- Feb. 28: vs. Rice (in Houston for the Astros Foundation Classic)
- March 1: vs. Arizona (in Houston for the Astros Foundation Classic)
- March 2: vs Oklahoma State (in Houston for the Astros Foundation Classic)
- March 4: vs. Southern Miss
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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