LSU Loses Series After Late Collapse at Starkville
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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State rallied to defeat LSU 9-8 on Saturday at Dudy Noble Field after erasing a 7-2 LSU lead in the seventh inning when Jacob Parker hit a grand slam; LSU also lost 10-8 in 11 innings on Friday, yielding two late comebacks across the weekend series.
The consecutive losses extended LSU’s SEC skid and left the Tigers 24-20 overall and 6-14 in conference play; Mississippi State improved to 33-10 and is No. 15 in D1Baseball’s rankings. Coaches and broadcasters noted bullpen and late-inning issues Saturday, and the series finale is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday on SEC Network+.
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Timeline
- 1. Friday: Mississippi State defeated LSU 10-8 in 11 innings after a late game-tying hit and extra-inning play.
- 2. Saturday: LSU led 7-2 entering the seventh, then allowed runs culminating in Jacob Parker’s grand slam to tie the game.
- 3. Saturday (later): Mississippi State took the lead 8-7 with an RBI single and benefited from a throwing error, winning 9-8.
- 4. Weekend outcomes: Mississippi State won both Friday and Saturday games, improving its record and rankings.
- 5. Sunday: A series finale was scheduled for 1 p.m. at Dudy Noble Field with coverage on SEC Network+.
Why it matters
If you're an LSU fan, this weekend's losses are a blow. The team's SEC skid continues, impacting their overall standing. Watch the series finale at 1 p.m. Sunday on SEC Network+ to show your support.
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