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Four-Run Second Inning Ends State’s SEC Tournament Stay
May 07, 2025 | Softball
ATHENS, Ga. – No. 10 LSU scored four runs in the second inning to take control of the ballgame as No. 17 Mississippi State lost, 5-0, in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday.
The Tigers (41-13, 12-12 SEC) used two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a pair of hits to plate four runs with only one ball leaving the infield in the second inning. A pair of doubles added another run in the fourth.
"I think, No. 1, a big credit to [LSU pitcher] Jadyn Heavener. She's a great pitcher, and we did not do a great job of adjusting to her pitches, really all game long," head coach Samantha Ricketts said. "Against a team like this, a pitcher like that, we've got to be disciplined. We've got to swing in our plan. Overall, just not really coming out ready to play loose, and I think that's always the goal in postseason. It's something we're going to need to make sure we address moving forward is playing Mississippi State softball. That's not what our expectation is out there."
Raelin Chaffin struck out seven over 5.2 inning of work. Morgan Stiles was the frequent face defensively, handling five ground balls and recording a putout on a pop up at second base. Delainey Everett threw the final 1.1 innings without allowing a run.
Sierra Sacco provided State's (37-17, 13-11 SEC) first baserunner on a hit-by-pitch in the fourth, and Ella Wesolowski singled in the fifth.
Tori Edwards was hit by a pitch and advanced to second on a wild pitch. McKenzie Redoutey walked, and Jadyn Laneaux singled to left to load the bases. With one out, Maddox McKee singled to the pitcher, scoring Edwards. Avery Hodge then walked to bring in Redoutey. With two outs, Jalia Lassiter beat out a single to the shortstop that saw both Laneaux and McKee come home.
No. 10 LSU 4, No. 17 Mississippi State 0
Top 4
Sierra Daniel doubled off the third baseman's glove. With one out, Hodge doubled down the right field line to score her.
No. 10 LSU 5, No. 17 Mississippi State 0
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The Tigers (41-13, 12-12 SEC) used two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a pair of hits to plate four runs with only one ball leaving the infield in the second inning. A pair of doubles added another run in the fourth.
"I think, No. 1, a big credit to [LSU pitcher] Jadyn Heavener. She's a great pitcher, and we did not do a great job of adjusting to her pitches, really all game long," head coach Samantha Ricketts said. "Against a team like this, a pitcher like that, we've got to be disciplined. We've got to swing in our plan. Overall, just not really coming out ready to play loose, and I think that's always the goal in postseason. It's something we're going to need to make sure we address moving forward is playing Mississippi State softball. That's not what our expectation is out there."
Raelin Chaffin struck out seven over 5.2 inning of work. Morgan Stiles was the frequent face defensively, handling five ground balls and recording a putout on a pop up at second base. Delainey Everett threw the final 1.1 innings without allowing a run.
Sierra Sacco provided State's (37-17, 13-11 SEC) first baserunner on a hit-by-pitch in the fourth, and Ella Wesolowski singled in the fifth.
Scoring Recap
Top 2Tori Edwards was hit by a pitch and advanced to second on a wild pitch. McKenzie Redoutey walked, and Jadyn Laneaux singled to left to load the bases. With one out, Maddox McKee singled to the pitcher, scoring Edwards. Avery Hodge then walked to bring in Redoutey. With two outs, Jalia Lassiter beat out a single to the shortstop that saw both Laneaux and McKee come home.
No. 10 LSU 4, No. 17 Mississippi State 0
Top 4
Sierra Daniel doubled off the third baseman's glove. With one out, Hodge doubled down the right field line to score her.
No. 10 LSU 5, No. 17 Mississippi State 0
Next Up
Mississippi State will await its NCAA Tournament destination. The NCAA Selection Show is Sunday, May 11 at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2.For more information on the Bulldog softball program, follow on X, Facebook and Instagram by searching "HailStateSB."
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jayden Heavener (13-4)
L: Chaffin, Raelin (21-9)
Batting:
2B: Sierra Daniel 1 ; Avery Hodge 1
RBI: Jalia Lassiter 2 ; Maddox McKee 1 ; Avery Hodge 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Tori Edwards 1 ; McKenzie Redoutey 1 ; Jadyn Laneaux 1 ; Sierra Daniel 1 ; Maddox McKee 1
HBP: Tori Edwards 1
Base Running:
HBP: Sacco, Sierra 1
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