Mississippi State Baseball Visits Samford for Midweek Game

Mississippi State’s baseball team travels to Birmingham on Tuesday night to face Samford in a non-conference matchup. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.

Mississippi State, ranked No. 17, enters the game with a 26-7 record. The Bulldogs have lost three straight and four of their last six games but remain one of the top teams nationally. They have a balanced offense and a pitching staff that ranks among the best in the country, according to team sources.

Junior right-hander Chris Billingsley Jr. is expected to start for Mississippi State. He has made two midweek starts this season and recently pitched a career-long outing. Samford will counter with redshirt sophomore Ryan Vermillion, who is 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA.

Mississippi State has historically dominated the series, leading 41-11. The Bulldogs have won the last three matchups against Samford.

At the plate, Mississippi State is hitting .318 as a team, led by All-American third baseman Ace Reese, who has 10 home runs and 42 RBIs. Other key contributors include Gehrig Frei (.350 average), Bryce Chance (.376), Noah Sullivan (.343), and freshman Jacob Parker with seven home runs.

Samford, with a 17-17 record, features an offense with 51 home runs and a team batting average of .286. The Bulldogs’ pitching staff has a 6.29 ERA, which could present an opportunity for Mississippi State’s hitters.

The game marks an opportunity for Mississippi State to regain momentum in the season as they aim for consistency heading into SEC play. Fans can follow updates through the team’s social media channels and at www.HailState.com.

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