Diamond Dawg Gameday: host South Carolina

STARKVILLE – The No. 5 Mississippi State baseball program will close out the regular season at Dudy Noble Field against South Carolina with a three-game series starting on Thursday (May 16). The Diamond Dawgs will honor its graduates during the series opener, before hosting Senior Night prior to the Friday (May 17) 6:30 p.m. first pitch.

Mississippi State (43-10, 18-9 SEC) will close out the series with a 1 p.m. first pitcher against South Carolina (27-25, 7-20 SEC). All three games will be available via SEC Network+ and the Mississippi State Radio Network.

The final weekend of the regular season marks the final home games for seniors Marshall Gilbert, Cole Gordon, Jared Liebelt, Elijah MacNamee, Jake Mangum and Peyton Plumlee.

Gameday Info
Thursday, May 16 (6:30 p.m.)
Probable Starters
MSU: Ethan Small, LHP, R-Jr.
USC: Cam Tringali, RHP, R-Fr.

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Friday, May 17 (6:30 p.m.)
Probable Starters
MSU: JT Ginn, RHP, Fr.
USC: Reid Morgan, RHP, Jr.

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Saturday, May 18 (1 p.m.)
Probable Starters
MSU: Peyton Plumlee, RHP, Sr.
USC: TBA

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Each contest can be heard on the Mississippi State Sports Network, along with a live audio stream via HailState.com/plus.

Quick Hitters

Head coach Chris Lemonis is just two wins shy of becoming the winningest first-year head coach in Southeastern Conference history, passing LSU's Smoke Laval. MORE ON PAGE 12
Mississippi State and South Carolina have met 72 times prior to this weekend's three-game series in Starkville, with South Carolina owning a 38-34 edge on the all-time ledger. MORE ON PAGE 5
Senior Jake Mangum already owns the Mississippi State and Southeastern Conference record for career hits, but the Diamond Dawgs leadoff hitter is getting ready to become the first MSU baseball player with multiple 100-plus hit seasons.
MORE ON PAGE 6-7
Fans have flooded the gates at Dudy Noble Field thus far in 2019, with six crowds of 10,000-plus through 31 home dates, which is already the second-most in program history. MORE ON PAGE 10
Of the 10 losses in 2019 for the Diamond Dawgs, four of them have come in one-run games, with three of those against ranked opponents.
The final weekend of the regular season marks the final home games for seniors Marshall Gilbert, Cole Gordon, Jared Liebelt, Elijah MacNamee, Jake Mangum and Peyton Plumlee.

Series Notes
South Carolina

Mississippi State and South Carolina have met 72 times prior to this weekend's three-game series in Starkville, with South Carolina owning a 38-34 edge on the all-time ledger.
The first meeting came between the two programs in 1981, with South Carolina winning a 6-5 contest at the College World Series.
Mississippi State has the longest winning streak in the series of five games (2013-15).
South Carolina's longest winning has been four games, which has been accomplished four times (2000-01, 2002-03, 2007-2008, 2011-2012).
In the series history, State is 13-2 in the last 15 games when scoring five runs or more.
Over the last 10 games, Mississippi State is 7-3 against South Carolina.

Promotions
Thursday: Mississippi State will honor its baseball graduates in a pregame ceremony, along with celebrating its senior Diamond Girls.

Friday: The final edition of Friday Night Fireworks presented by Marathon Petroleum will also serve as Senior Night for six Diamond Dawgs. It will also feature the final commemorative baseball giveaway (Dudy Noble).

Saturday: The final set of Bulldog Baseball Trading Cards will be handed out to the first 1,000 fans. The series finale will also be the final Kids Day at the Park, presented by Le Bohneur, with Kids Run the Bases Postgame (weather permitting).

The Drew Wilson 'Lil Dudes Zone located beyond the right field wall will be available when gates open, weather dependent.

For all regular season home games at Dudy Noble, MSU students will be admitted into the games for free with their student ID and Bully's Kids Club members will also receive free admission.

Fans can upgrade their game day experience with multiple options throughout the year from HailState.com/memories.

Dudy Noble Field Policies
Gates open two hours before first pitch on game day and the stadium gates will close one hour after the conclusion of each game. The right field terrace is a public, grill-free, first come first served area. Should fans wish to purchase ice at Dudy Noble, they will be able to do so behind the center field wall in the Left Field Lounge.

Approved coolers cannot exceed the maximum size of 10" by 10" by 10" after gates open, with coolers exceeding the restriction size prohibited. Other prohibited items include alcoholic beverages, smoking (in all areas), weapons, fireworks, electric power generators, pets, non-approved banners and signs, bicycles, any illegal substances, carts, wagons, wheeled supply carriers, personal tailgate tents (on concourse or lawn areas) and lawn chairs on sidewalks or concourse areas.

All bags are subject to search and security screening, along with items prohibited from being stored along stadium fencing and gates. MSU encourages fans to leave all unnecessary and prohibited items at home or in their vehicles to expedite security and screening procedures.

Tickets
Tickets for the final home weekend of the season can be purchased through HailState.com/tickets.

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Players Mentioned

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JT Ginn

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Jared Liebelt

Elijah MacNamee

Jake Mangum

Peyton Plumlee

Ethan Small

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Diamond Dawg Gameday: host South Carolina

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Players Mentioned

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JT Ginn

Cole Gordon

Jared Liebelt

Elijah MacNamee

Jake Mangum

Peyton Plumlee

Ethan Small

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