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Dakota Jordan Named SEC Freshman of the Week
April 17, 2023 | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mississippi State's Dakota Jordan was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon.
Jordan helped the Dawgs go 3-1 on the week with a series victory over rival Ole Miss. Over the week, he hit three home runs and drove in nine runs. His nine runs driven in were the second most in the SEC last week. Against the Rebels, he went 5-for-13 with a pair of home runs and drove in six.
His biggest hit against Ole Miss came on Saturday when he picked up the game-winning single, leading the Dawgs past the Rebels, 8-7. On Sunday, he hit a three-run shot that helped the Dawgs win their seventh straight series over Ole Miss.
For the week, he hit .375 and improved his hitting streak to 12 games, the longest of his career. Over his 12-game hitting streak, Jordan is hitting .477.
The Dawgs return to the field on Friday, April 21, in Auburn, Ala. against Auburn. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m.
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Jordan helped the Dawgs go 3-1 on the week with a series victory over rival Ole Miss. Over the week, he hit three home runs and drove in nine runs. His nine runs driven in were the second most in the SEC last week. Against the Rebels, he went 5-for-13 with a pair of home runs and drove in six.
His biggest hit against Ole Miss came on Saturday when he picked up the game-winning single, leading the Dawgs past the Rebels, 8-7. On Sunday, he hit a three-run shot that helped the Dawgs win their seventh straight series over Ole Miss.
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— Mississippi State Baseball (@HailStateBB) April 15, 2023
For the week, he hit .375 and improved his hitting streak to 12 games, the longest of his career. Over his 12-game hitting streak, Jordan is hitting .477.
The Dawgs return to the field on Friday, April 21, in Auburn, Ala. against Auburn. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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