Diamond Dawgs Defeat Memphis in Midweek Action

Tuesday, April 23

Memphis, Tenn.

6 p.m.

Mississippi State

27-14

Memphis

18-23

Mississippi State

Memphis

Photo by: Mississippi State Athletics

Diamond Dawgs Defeat Memphis in Midweek Action

April 23, 2024 | Baseball

Box Score

By: Peyton Burkhalter, Athletic Communications Student Assistant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Memphis Tigers 6-4 from FedEx Park on Tuesday evening. Dakota Jordan led the way at the plate as he hit his 16th home run of the season and had four RBIs. The Maroon and White recorded nine hits and drew seven walks on their way to victory.

Pico Kohn drew the start on the mound tonight against the Tigers, went two innings of work, and struck out three. Cam Schuelke earned the win in the longest pitching outing of his Mississippi State career. In four innings of work, he gave up one hit and no runs and struck out a career-high seven batters. Tyler Davis earned the save as he came into the ninth and struck out two of the three batters he faced.

Dakota Jordan and David Mershon led the way again at the plate tonight. Jordan went 2-for-5 with four RBIs, three of which came from his three-run homer in the fifth. Mershon went 3-for-5, one of which was a double, and he scored two runs. Amani Larry and Ethan Pulliam also put up impressive performances at the plate. Larry drew three walks, scored two runs, and stole a base. Pulliam went 2-for-3 with an RBI, and he also drew a walk.

Mississippi State is back in action on Friday as they take on No. 11 Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. First pitch is set for 6 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on SECN+.

Scoring Summary
Top 1
Dakota Jordan singled to left field to score Amani Larry. Connor Hujsak also singled to left field which scored David Mershon.
Mississippi State 2, Memphis 0

Bottom 2
Pierre Seals tripled to center field to score Duante Stuart from first, then Jacob Compton doubled to left field to score Seals.
Mississippi State 2, Memphis 2

Top 5
Jordan hit a three-run home run to left field.
Mississippi State 5, Memphis 2

Bottom 5
With runners on second and third, Jake Curtis singled down the left field line to score Alex Fernandez. WIll Marcy scored from third on the throw to catch Curtis stealing from first.
Mississippi State 5, Memphis 4

Top 8
Ethan Pulliam doubled down the right field line which scored Bryce Chance.
Mississippi State 6, Memphis 4

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