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+.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Friday: Mississippi State defeated LSU 10-8 in 11 innings after a late game-tying hit and extra-inning play.
- Saturday: LSU led 7-2 entering the seventh, then allowed runs culminating in Jacob Parker’s grand slam to tie the game.
- Saturday (later): Mississippi State took the lead 8-7 with an RBI single and benefited from a throwing error, winning 9-8.
- Weekend outcomes: Mississippi State won both Friday and Saturday games, improving its record and rankings.
- Sunday: A series finale was scheduled for 1 p.m. at Dudy Noble Field with coverage on SEC Network+.
Why This Matters to You
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.
The Bottom Line
LSU's late-inning issues are costing them games. They'll need to address these problems to improve their 24-20 record. If you're a Mississippi State fan, celebrate the team's rise in D1Baseball's rankings. Worth forwarding if you know a baseball enthusiast.
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Mississippi State benefited by staging late comebacks to win consecutive games, improving its series result, bolstering its record and SEC standing while gaining momentum ahead of further postseason consideration.
LSU suffered consecutive late-inning losses that extended its SEC losing streak, weakened postseason outlook, and raised immediate questions about bullpen performance and late-game management.
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