Two-RBI Single By Poole Saves Gray From Loss
February 07, 2016 | Baseball
STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State baseball's sixth scrimmage of the preseason resulted in a 4-4 tie between Maroon and Gray after junior outfielder Tanner Poole's two-RBI single with two outs in the seventh. The exhibition Saturday was held at Dudy Noble Field.
Gray trailed 4-2 heading into the final inning before the comeback started. Junior Luke Reynolds walked, advanced on a botched pickoff attempt and moved to third on a groundout. Freshman Jake Mangum then walked and stole second, allowing Poole to drive in both runners to tie the game.
The victors had scored its first two runs in the sixth thanks to a sacrifice fly from junior Nathaniel Lowe and a triple from senior Mike Smith.
Maroon led 5-0 thanks to a spectacular start from junior right-handed pitcher Austin Sexton, who dominated Gray hitters with seven strikeouts in four shutout innings. The righty allowed just one hit and walked two, before giving way to Paul Young, who tossed a scoreless fifth.
Six different Bulldogs had hits for Maroon, with junior Gavin Collins, junior Reid Humphreys and freshman Brant Blaylock recording RBIs.
Gray trailed 4-2 heading into the final inning before the comeback started. Junior Luke Reynolds walked, advanced on a botched pickoff attempt and moved to third on a groundout. Freshman Jake Mangum then walked and stole second, allowing Poole to drive in both runners to tie the game.
The victors had scored its first two runs in the sixth thanks to a sacrifice fly from junior Nathaniel Lowe and a triple from senior Mike Smith.
Maroon led 5-0 thanks to a spectacular start from junior right-handed pitcher Austin Sexton, who dominated Gray hitters with seven strikeouts in four shutout innings. The righty allowed just one hit and walked two, before giving way to Paul Young, who tossed a scoreless fifth.
Six different Bulldogs had hits for Maroon, with junior Gavin Collins, junior Reid Humphreys and freshman Brant Blaylock recording RBIs.
General admission season tickets ($205) and an eight-game Friday mini plan ($50) are currently being sold at HailState.com/tickets. Fans can also purchase tickets by calling 1-888-GO-DAWGS.
Opening Day at Dudy Noble Field for Cohen and company is Friday, Feb. 19. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT against Florida Atlantic. For more information on MSU, follow the program on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for “HailStateBB.” You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for “HailStateSnap.”
BASEBALL | NCAA Starkville Highlights vs. Cincinnati - 5/30/26
Sunday, May 31
BASEBALL | Brian O'Connor, Reed Stallman & Tomas Valincius Cincinnati Postgame Press Conference - 5/30/26
Sunday, May 31
BASEBALL | NCAA Starkville Highlights vs. Lipscomb - 5/29/26
Saturday, May 30
BASEBALL | Brian O'Connor, Duke Stone & Vytas Valincius Lipscomb Postgame Press Conference - 5/29/26
Friday, May 29