Mississippi State baseball score vs. Vanderbilt: Live updates from Dudy Noble Field
STARKVILLE — Third baseman Kamren James fielded a bunt from Vanderbilt's Parker Noland. James threw to first, beating Noland to the bag and securing the final out of the 2021 College World Series championship. The celebration for Mississippi State baseball's first national title ensued.
Those are the lasting memories from the last time the Bulldogs and Commodores met on the diamond in Omaha, Nebraska. This weekend, the two storied programs meet again for the first time since that day.
Vandy comes to Starkville to open a three game series on Friday in a matchup of programs headed in opposing directions this season.
Vanderbilt is ranked No. 5 in the USA Today Sports coaches poll after a flawless start to SEC play. The Commodores (18-5, 5-0 SEC) swept Ole Miss at home last weekend, highlighted by a run-ruled game in the series opener.
Mississippi State (14-10, 0-5) was on the road to open conference play. MSU was swept by No. 22 Kentucky, which featured a run-ruled game on Sunday.
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What time, channel is the Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt baseball game on?
Friday final score: Vanderbilt won 26-3 in seven innings.
Saturday: Vanderbilt won 18-5.
Sunday: 1 p.m., SEC Network+
Weekend probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt)
Friday: Jurrangelo Cijntje (3-0), SHP, Fr. vs. Carter Holton (2-0), LHP, So.
Saturday: Landon Gartman (1-1) RHP, Jr. vs. Hunter Owen (2-0), LHP, Jr.
Sunday: Nate Dohn (3-2), RHP, So. vs. Devin Futrell (4-1), LHP, So.
Mississippi State baseball score vs. Vanderbilt: Live updates
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