Friday, April 4
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Photo by: Mississippi State Athletics
Mississippi State Falls To South Carolina
April 04, 2025 | Baseball
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State built itself some early momentum but ultimately dropped a 7-3 decision to South Carolina on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field.
The Diamond Dawg offense put together a three-run first inning to grab a 3-1 lead before the Gamecocks tied things with a two-run homer in the fourth. South Carolina then added a pair of runs in both the sixth and ninth to turn away MSU.
Bryce Chance collected a pair of hits including a double and an RBI to end the night 2-for-4 at the plate for State. Hunter Hines drove in a pair of runs with a double in the first inning and finished 1-for-3.
Pico Kohn drew the start on the mound. Kohn struck out six in five innings of work. Ben Davis took the loss, but did put together his longest relief outing of the season as he punched out six Gamecocks over four frames.
On Deck: Mississippi State and South Carolina continue this weekend's three-game set on Saturday. The contest is set for noon and will be streamed on SEC Network+.
Game Notes:
Top 1st
Nathan Hall scored off a single by Jordan Carrion.
MSU 0, South Carolina 1
Bottom 1st
Hunter Hines doubled in left field to plate Ace Reese and Noah Sullivan. Bryce Chance singled to score Hines.
MSU 3, South Carolina 1
Top 4th
Beau Hollins hit a two-run home run to score Carrion.
MSU 3, South Carolina 3
Top 6th
Hollins scored off an error by the shortstop. Gavin Braland scored on an error by the shortstop.
MSU 3, South Carolina 5
Top 9th
Carrion and KJ Scobey scored off a single from Hollins.
MSU 3, South Carolina 7
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The Diamond Dawg offense put together a three-run first inning to grab a 3-1 lead before the Gamecocks tied things with a two-run homer in the fourth. South Carolina then added a pair of runs in both the sixth and ninth to turn away MSU.
Bryce Chance collected a pair of hits including a double and an RBI to end the night 2-for-4 at the plate for State. Hunter Hines drove in a pair of runs with a double in the first inning and finished 1-for-3.
Pico Kohn drew the start on the mound. Kohn struck out six in five innings of work. Ben Davis took the loss, but did put together his longest relief outing of the season as he punched out six Gamecocks over four frames.
On Deck: Mississippi State and South Carolina continue this weekend's three-game set on Saturday. The contest is set for noon and will be streamed on SEC Network+.
Game Notes:
- The Dude Effect was alive with a season-high 11,985 fans in attendance.
- Davis had his longest relief outing of the season, hurling four innings.
Top 1st
Nathan Hall scored off a single by Jordan Carrion.
MSU 0, South Carolina 1
Bottom 1st
Hunter Hines doubled in left field to plate Ace Reese and Noah Sullivan. Bryce Chance singled to score Hines.
MSU 3, South Carolina 1
Top 4th
Beau Hollins hit a two-run home run to score Carrion.
MSU 3, South Carolina 3
Top 6th
Hollins scored off an error by the shortstop. Gavin Braland scored on an error by the shortstop.
MSU 3, South Carolina 5
Top 9th
Carrion and KJ Scobey scored off a single from Hollins.
MSU 3, South Carolina 7
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jake McCoy (3-3)
L: Davis, Ben (1-2)
S: Brendan Sweeney (5)
Batting:
2B: Jordan Carrion 1
HR: Beau Hollins 1
RBI: Jordan Carrion 1 ; Beau Hollins 4
Base Running:
RUNS: Nathan Hall 1 ; Jordan Carrion 2 ; KJ Scobey 1 ; Beau Hollins 2 ; Gavin Braland 1
Batting:
2B: Hines, Hunter 1 ; Chance, Bryce 1
RBI: Hines, Hunter 2 ; Chance, Bryce 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Reese, Ace 1 ; Sullivan, Noah 1 ; Hines, Hunter 1
HBP: Sanders, Gatlin 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
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Players Mentioned
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