Bulldog Bats Overwhelm Colonels

Tuesday, March 14

Biloxi, Miss. (MGM Park)

6:00 PM

Mississippi State

12-5

Nicholls

11-8

Nicholls

Mississippi State

Photo by: Mississippi State Athletics

Bulldog Bats Overwhelm Colonels

March 14, 2023 | Baseball

Box Score

Bulldogs earn sixth straight victory

By: William Simmons, Athletic Communications Student Assistant

STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State offense proved to be too much for Nicholls, as the Diamond Dawgs improved their winning streak to six straight games following a 12-4 victory. The Bulldogs had five extra base hits with three being home runs in the win.

Hunter Hines had his fifth multi-hit game of the year, as he finished 2-for-4 on the day with two home runs. This continued a hot streak for Hines, as he has hit a home run in five of his last seven appearances. Bryce Chance and Lane Forsythe also continued to hit the ball well, as they both finished with two-hit days.

Brock Tapper earned his first victory on the year as he pitched two scoreless innings in the sixth and seventh. Bradley Loftin was the starter for the Bulldogs, striking out six Colonels in four innings of work.

The Bulldogs are back in action tomorrow as they take on Louisiana. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the game being broadcast on SECN+.

SCORING SUMMARY

Bottom First
Larry scored on a sacrifice fly from Luke Hancock, the first run of the game for the Bulldogs. Colton Ledbetter scored from third on an RBI-groundout from Highfill. Hunter Hines hit a two-run shot to right center.
Mississippi State 4, Nicholls 0

Bottom Second
Bryce Chance singled through the left side, scoring Larry.
Mississippi State 5, Nicholls 0

Top Third
Edgar Alvarez led the inning off with a solo homer. Garrett Felix scored on a groundout from Cade Crosby
Mississippi State 5, Nicholls 2

Bottom Third
Amani Larry singled up the middle, scoring Clark from second.
Mississippi State 6, Nicholls 2

Bottom Fourth
Hunter Hines went deep for his second two-run shot of the game. With runners on the corner, Alford grounded out to third to score Kellum Clark.
Mississippi State 9, Nicholls 2

Top Fifth
MaCrae Kendrick drove a two-run shot to right-center.
Mississippi State 9, Nicholls 4

Bottom Seventh
Colton Ledbetter hit a solo homer to right field.
Mississippi State 10, Nicholls 4

Bottom Eighth
Hines crossed the plate on a double play. Wil Hoyle doubled off the wall in left center to score Dakota Jordan.
Mississippi State 12, Nicholls 4

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