Friday, May 5
Starkville
6:30 PM
Mississippi State
35-18, 9-13
6
vs
2
#16 Kentucky
34-15, 11-11
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Mississippi State | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | X | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Cassady Knudsen turned in her ninth victory of the year, leading MSU to a 6-2 series-opening win against No. 16 Kentucky.
Balanced Offense Powers MSU To 6-2 Win Against No. 16 Kentucky
May 05, 2017 | Softball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Behind a balanced offensive attack and a standout night from Cassady Knudsen, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (35-18, 9-13 SEC) took down the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats (32-14, 11-11 SEC) in game one of the weekend series at Nusz Park.
A one-run first inning and five runs over the fourth and fifth frames was all the Dogs would need to capture the series-opening victory. MSU received hits from six different players, including a 2-for-4 showing from Bevia Robinson, her team-leading 16th multi-hit game of the year and improving her hitting streak to a career-high eight-straight games.
Robinson's first hit set the table for the first inning, as a leadoff single led to a Caroline Seitz RBI double to center to give MSU the early 1-0 advantage. That double moved Seitz's career-high hitting streak to 15-straight games, while giving her 22 RBI in her last 11 contests.
After both sides went silent over the next two frames, MSU upped its lead to 3-0 with a two-run fourth. Reggie Harrison reached on a fielder's choice and made her way to third behind two wild pitches. A Morgan Bell RBI double to left center brought home Harrison, followed by a Calyn Adams RBI double to left, scoring Bell and giving State a 3-0 advantage.
Kentucky responded in the fifth with a two-run home run to right, cutting the Bulldogs' lead to 3-2. However, MSU responded quickly, with a three-run home half of the fifth.
Robinson picked up hit No. 2 to lead off the inning, followed by a Kat Moore walk. Seitz would reach on a fielder's choice, followed by a hit by pitch on Sarai Niu that loaded the bases. Harrison took advantage with an RBI single to left, followed by a sac fly from Olivia Golden to up MSU's lead to 5-2. Adams would tie on the final run two batters later with a bases-loaded HBP, pushing MSU to a 6-2 lead.
Over the next two frames, Knudsen allowed just one batter to reach base, shutting down the Wildcats to secure MSU's series-opening win.
Knudsen moved to 9-3 on the year after tossing 7.0 innings, striking out four and walking three. Her Friday night marked the third complete game this year.
With the win, MSU now has eight ranked wins this year, which ties for second most in school history. The record is nine ranked victories, which was set in 2004.
The Bulldogs will go for their fourth SEC series win of the year on Saturday, as MSU and No. 16 Kentucky face off at 3 p.m. CT. Game two will be nationally televised on SEC Network, with Courtney Lyle and Leigh Dakich on the call. Fans can also access the game on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Series Schedule Against No. 16 Kentucky…
Friday, May 5 – Mississippi State def. No. 16 Kentucky, 6-2
Saturday, May 6 – Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky (3 p.m. CT)
Sunday, May 7 – Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky (1 p.m. CT)
Scoring Plays Versus No. 16 Kentucky…
1st Inning – Caroline Seitz drove in her 22nd run in her last 11 games, hitting an RBI double to center to score Bevia Robinson, giving MSU a 1-0 lead
4th Inning – Morgan Bell pushed the MSU lead to 2-0, hitting an RBI double to left center to score Reggie Harrison
4th Inning – Calyn Adams kept the MSU scoring going, bringing home another run to give State a 3-0 advantage
5th Inning – After UK hit a two-run homer, the Bulldogs responded, starting with a Reggie Harrison RBI single
5th Inning – With the bases loaded, Olivia Golden hit a sac fly to center, driving home Caroline Seitz to put MSU up 5-2
5th Inning – Adams returned to drive in MSU's final run of the game, getting hit by pitch with the bases loaded to give State the 6-2 lead
Another Ranked Win In The Books…
With Friday night's victory, the Bulldogs have now earned eight ranked wins this season. That is the most ranked wins in a season since tallying eight in 2014. It also stands as the second-most in a season, with the record being nine, set in 2004.
Six Runs Is The Key…
Throughout the year, one of the key signs of success for the Bulldogs has been putting six runs up on the board. With Friday night's 6-2 win, MSU is now 14-1 this year when putting at least six runs up.
Seitz Keeps Her Hot Streak Rolling…
Caroline Seitz kept her tear through the second half of the SEC slate rolling on Friday night, tallying an RBI double. She has now driven in 22 runs in her last 11 games. She also increased her career-high hitting streak to 15-straight games.
Robinson Keeps Hers Going, Too…
Bevia Robinson went 2-for-4 on the night with two runs scored, continuing her domination as MSU's table setter this season. She is now riding an eight-game hitting streak, which is a career high. She now has 16 multi-hit games this season, which leads the Bulldogs.
Weather…
Saturday's Forecast (May 6) – Sunny, 75 degrees (10%)
Sunday's Forecast (May 7) – Sunny, 76 degrees (10%)
Live Stream…
The first two games of this weekend's series will be nationally televised on SEC Network, with Friday's contest being a part of the Network's Bases Loaded coverage. Courtney Lyle and Leigh Dakich will be on the call. Sunday's contest will be live streamed through the SEC Network +. All three games can be accessed online through WatchESPN.com, the ESPN app or by clicking the links below.
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky SEC Network Broadcast (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky SEC Network + Live Stream (Sunday)
Live Stats…
Mississippi State will provide live stats for all three games this weekend. They can be found in the link below.
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky Live Stats (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky Live Stats (Sunday)
Admission…
Admission to this weekend's games at Nusz Park are free.
Promotions…
Saturday, May 6
MSU vs. Kentucky (3 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Starkville Parks & Rec Day: Take the field with the Bulldogs pregame & postgame base-running
- Double Hail State Rewards Points and HSR Prize Pickup Day
- Free Bulldog Softball Emoji Magnets
- Free MSU prizes & tshirt toss during the game
- Kids' Zone
Sunday, May 7
MSU vs. Kentucky (1 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Senior Day: Postgame recognition of our senior student-athletes
- "Kids' Day at the Park" (sponsored by LeBonheur): Kids run the bases postgame
- "Bark at the Park": Dogs on leashes and up-to-date on shots are welcome with their owners in the park/stands and may play on the field after the Senior Day ceremony following the game; Free MSU waste bags; Oktibbeha County Humane Society pet adoption
- Free MSU prizes and t-shirt tosses during the game
- Kids' Zone
Maroon Memories…
Several exclusive opportunities are available for Bulldog fans of all ages through Maroon Memories. A full list of how to upgrade your Nusz Park experience is below…
First Game/Birthday Buttons
Fans attending their first game and/or celebrating their birthday at Nusz Park will receive a special "1st Gameday" or "Birthday" button.
Junior PA Announcer
A young Bulldog fan will have the opportunity to be the PA announcer during the bottom of the third inning, announcing their favorite Bulldog batters and helping lead the fans at Nusz Park in cheering on the Dogs.
Second Base Delivery
One fan will help deliver second base out onto the field 30 minutes prior to first pitch, helping get the field at Nusz Park set for Bulldog softball.
Videoboard Messages
With this memory, you can broadcast a special message to someone for their birthday, anniversary, or other special occasions on the videoboard for everyone to see.
Up Next…
The Bulldogs will go for their fourth SEC series win of the year on Saturday, as MSU and No. 16 Kentucky face off at 3 p.m. CT. Game two will be nationally televised on SEC Network, with Courtney Lyle and Leigh Dakich on the call. Fans can also access the game on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
A one-run first inning and five runs over the fourth and fifth frames was all the Dogs would need to capture the series-opening victory. MSU received hits from six different players, including a 2-for-4 showing from Bevia Robinson, her team-leading 16th multi-hit game of the year and improving her hitting streak to a career-high eight-straight games.
Robinson's first hit set the table for the first inning, as a leadoff single led to a Caroline Seitz RBI double to center to give MSU the early 1-0 advantage. That double moved Seitz's career-high hitting streak to 15-straight games, while giving her 22 RBI in her last 11 contests.
After both sides went silent over the next two frames, MSU upped its lead to 3-0 with a two-run fourth. Reggie Harrison reached on a fielder's choice and made her way to third behind two wild pitches. A Morgan Bell RBI double to left center brought home Harrison, followed by a Calyn Adams RBI double to left, scoring Bell and giving State a 3-0 advantage.
Kentucky responded in the fifth with a two-run home run to right, cutting the Bulldogs' lead to 3-2. However, MSU responded quickly, with a three-run home half of the fifth.
Robinson picked up hit No. 2 to lead off the inning, followed by a Kat Moore walk. Seitz would reach on a fielder's choice, followed by a hit by pitch on Sarai Niu that loaded the bases. Harrison took advantage with an RBI single to left, followed by a sac fly from Olivia Golden to up MSU's lead to 5-2. Adams would tie on the final run two batters later with a bases-loaded HBP, pushing MSU to a 6-2 lead.
Over the next two frames, Knudsen allowed just one batter to reach base, shutting down the Wildcats to secure MSU's series-opening win.
Knudsen moved to 9-3 on the year after tossing 7.0 innings, striking out four and walking three. Her Friday night marked the third complete game this year.
With the win, MSU now has eight ranked wins this year, which ties for second most in school history. The record is nine ranked victories, which was set in 2004.
The Bulldogs will go for their fourth SEC series win of the year on Saturday, as MSU and No. 16 Kentucky face off at 3 p.m. CT. Game two will be nationally televised on SEC Network, with Courtney Lyle and Leigh Dakich on the call. Fans can also access the game on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Series Schedule Against No. 16 Kentucky…
Friday, May 5 – Mississippi State def. No. 16 Kentucky, 6-2
Saturday, May 6 – Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky (3 p.m. CT)
Sunday, May 7 – Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky (1 p.m. CT)
Scoring Plays Versus No. 16 Kentucky…
1st Inning – Caroline Seitz drove in her 22nd run in her last 11 games, hitting an RBI double to center to score Bevia Robinson, giving MSU a 1-0 lead
4th Inning – Morgan Bell pushed the MSU lead to 2-0, hitting an RBI double to left center to score Reggie Harrison
4th Inning – Calyn Adams kept the MSU scoring going, bringing home another run to give State a 3-0 advantage
5th Inning – After UK hit a two-run homer, the Bulldogs responded, starting with a Reggie Harrison RBI single
5th Inning – With the bases loaded, Olivia Golden hit a sac fly to center, driving home Caroline Seitz to put MSU up 5-2
5th Inning – Adams returned to drive in MSU's final run of the game, getting hit by pitch with the bases loaded to give State the 6-2 lead
Another Ranked Win In The Books…
With Friday night's victory, the Bulldogs have now earned eight ranked wins this season. That is the most ranked wins in a season since tallying eight in 2014. It also stands as the second-most in a season, with the record being nine, set in 2004.
Six Runs Is The Key…
Throughout the year, one of the key signs of success for the Bulldogs has been putting six runs up on the board. With Friday night's 6-2 win, MSU is now 14-1 this year when putting at least six runs up.
Seitz Keeps Her Hot Streak Rolling…
Caroline Seitz kept her tear through the second half of the SEC slate rolling on Friday night, tallying an RBI double. She has now driven in 22 runs in her last 11 games. She also increased her career-high hitting streak to 15-straight games.
Robinson Keeps Hers Going, Too…
Bevia Robinson went 2-for-4 on the night with two runs scored, continuing her domination as MSU's table setter this season. She is now riding an eight-game hitting streak, which is a career high. She now has 16 multi-hit games this season, which leads the Bulldogs.
Weather…
Saturday's Forecast (May 6) – Sunny, 75 degrees (10%)
Sunday's Forecast (May 7) – Sunny, 76 degrees (10%)
Live Stream…
The first two games of this weekend's series will be nationally televised on SEC Network, with Friday's contest being a part of the Network's Bases Loaded coverage. Courtney Lyle and Leigh Dakich will be on the call. Sunday's contest will be live streamed through the SEC Network +. All three games can be accessed online through WatchESPN.com, the ESPN app or by clicking the links below.
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky SEC Network Broadcast (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky SEC Network + Live Stream (Sunday)
Live Stats…
Mississippi State will provide live stats for all three games this weekend. They can be found in the link below.
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky Live Stats (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. No. 16 Kentucky Live Stats (Sunday)
Admission…
Admission to this weekend's games at Nusz Park are free.
Promotions…
Saturday, May 6
MSU vs. Kentucky (3 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Starkville Parks & Rec Day: Take the field with the Bulldogs pregame & postgame base-running
- Double Hail State Rewards Points and HSR Prize Pickup Day
- Free Bulldog Softball Emoji Magnets
- Free MSU prizes & tshirt toss during the game
- Kids' Zone
Sunday, May 7
MSU vs. Kentucky (1 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Senior Day: Postgame recognition of our senior student-athletes
- "Kids' Day at the Park" (sponsored by LeBonheur): Kids run the bases postgame
- "Bark at the Park": Dogs on leashes and up-to-date on shots are welcome with their owners in the park/stands and may play on the field after the Senior Day ceremony following the game; Free MSU waste bags; Oktibbeha County Humane Society pet adoption
- Free MSU prizes and t-shirt tosses during the game
- Kids' Zone
Maroon Memories…
Several exclusive opportunities are available for Bulldog fans of all ages through Maroon Memories. A full list of how to upgrade your Nusz Park experience is below…
First Game/Birthday Buttons
Fans attending their first game and/or celebrating their birthday at Nusz Park will receive a special "1st Gameday" or "Birthday" button.
Junior PA Announcer
A young Bulldog fan will have the opportunity to be the PA announcer during the bottom of the third inning, announcing their favorite Bulldog batters and helping lead the fans at Nusz Park in cheering on the Dogs.
Second Base Delivery
One fan will help deliver second base out onto the field 30 minutes prior to first pitch, helping get the field at Nusz Park set for Bulldog softball.
Videoboard Messages
With this memory, you can broadcast a special message to someone for their birthday, anniversary, or other special occasions on the videoboard for everyone to see.
Up Next…
The Bulldogs will go for their fourth SEC series win of the year on Saturday, as MSU and No. 16 Kentucky face off at 3 p.m. CT. Game two will be nationally televised on SEC Network, with Courtney Lyle and Leigh Dakich on the call. Fans can also access the game on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Knudsen, Cassady (9-3)
L: Meagan Prince (18-7)
Batting:
HR: Brooklin Hinz 1
RBI: Brooklin Hinz 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Sarah Rainwater 1 ; Brooklin Hinz 1
SB: Brynlee Bigelow 1 ; Sarah Rainwater 1
CS: Katie Reed 1
Batting:
2B: Seitz, Caroline 1 ; Bell, Morgan 1 ; Adams, Calyn 1
3B: Golden, Olivia 1
RBI: Seitz, Caroline 1 ; Harrison, Reggie 1 ; Golden, Olivia 1 ; Bell, Morgan 1 ; Adams, Calyn 2
SF: Golden, Olivia 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Robinson, Bevia 2 ; Seitz, Caroline 1 ; Niu, Sarai 1 ; Harrison, Reggie 1 ; Bell, Morgan 1
HBP: Niu, Sarai 1 ; Adams, Calyn 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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3
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RBI
1
AB
2
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0
H
1
RBI
1
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