Friday, February 18
Starkville
2:00 PM
Mississippi State
vs
#24 Long Beach State
Photo by: Mississippi State Athletics
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The 2022 season begins with a 2 p.m. first pitch on Friday, Feb. 18 at Dudy Noble Field
STARKVILLE – No. 3 Mississippi State will turn the page this weekend as baseball returns to Dudy Noble Field on Friday when the Diamond Dawgs host No. 24 Long Beach State in a three-game series in Starkville. First pitch on both Friday and Saturday is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT, while the series finale is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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All three games will be broadcast on SEC Network+. The series will also be carried on the Mississippi State Sports Network powered by Learfield along with a live audio stream via HailState.com/plus. Click HERE for a full list of the 2022 MSU Baseball Radio Affiliates.
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Preseason Ranking: #24 (D1Baseball; Perfect Game)
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The Dirtbags played just 43 games last season due to COVID-restrictions. It consisted of four-game series against Big West teams and one three-game non-conference series at the University of Pacific. Earlier this week, the Dirtbags were tabbed as the preseason favorites to win the Big West Conference with Long Beach State receiving seven (7) first-place votes and 97 total points.
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All three games will be broadcast on SEC Network+. The series will also be carried on the Mississippi State Sports Network powered by Learfield along with a live audio stream via HailState.com/plus. Click HERE for a full list of the 2022 MSU Baseball Radio Affiliates.
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SERIES COVERAGE
- Friday, Feb. 18 – 2 p.m. | Watch on SEC Network+ | Live Stats
- Saturday, Feb. 19 – 2 p.m. | Watch on SEC Network+ | Live Stats
- Sunday, Feb. 20 – 1 p.m. | Watch on SEC Network+ | Live Stats
OPENING WEEKEND PROMOTIONS/GIVEAWAYS
- Friday, Feb. 18 – First 1,000 fans will receive Dawgs Win Again rally towels; Prior to first pitch, Mississippi State will unveil its national championship outfield wall panel and national championship trophy case at the home plate entrance to Dudy Noble Field.
- Saturday, Feb. 19 – First 1,500 fans will receive National Championship replica rings
- Sunday, Feb. 20 – First 250 students will receive "Dude Effect" T-shirts upon entry
THE ROTATION
- Game 1 – MSU: RHP Landon Sims; Long Beach State: RHP Luis Ramirez
- Game 2 – MSU: RHP KC Hunt; Long Beach State: RHP Marques Johnson
- Game 3 – MSU: RHP Cade Smith; Long Beach State: RHP Juaron Watts-Brown
THE COMPETITION
Opponent: Long Beach State (2021 Record: 28-15, 26-14 Big West)Preseason Ranking: #24 (D1Baseball; Perfect Game)
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The Dirtbags played just 43 games last season due to COVID-restrictions. It consisted of four-game series against Big West teams and one three-game non-conference series at the University of Pacific. Earlier this week, the Dirtbags were tabbed as the preseason favorites to win the Big West Conference with Long Beach State receiving seven (7) first-place votes and 97 total points.
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