STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball avoided a series sweep with a 14-8 win against Florida (27-15, 6-12 SEC) at Dudy Noble Field on April 20.
Early in the game, it looked like the Bulldogs (24-16, 6-12) were headed for the loss. Karson Ligon hit Gators third baseman Bobby Boser on the very first pitch of the game. Colby Shelton, the next Florida batter, then smashed a two-run homer.
But MSU third baseman Ace Reese responded with a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning to tie the game. Mississippi State never trailed again, scoring five runs in the third inning. Catcher Joe Powell batted in three of them on a three-run homer.
Florida scored three runs in the eighth inning but couldn’t tie it. Mississippi State had five more runs in the bottom of the inning, kick-started by a solo home run from Gehrig Frei, his second of the game and third of the series.
The Bulldogs will play No. 11 Ole Miss (28-12, 10-8) at Trustmark Park in Pearl on April 22 (6 p.m. CT) before beginning a three-game road series at No. 9 Auburn (27-13, 9-9).
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Mississippi State vs Florida score updates
What time does Mississippi State vs Florida play today?
- April 18: 7 p.m.
- April 19: 7:30 p.m.
- April 20: 2 p.m.
What channel is Mississippi State vs Florida on today?
Mississippi State baseball vs Florida will air on SEC Network on April 18, ESPN on April 19 and ESPN2 on April 20. Streaming is available via FUBO, which offers a free trial.
Probable pitchers (Mississippi State vs Florida)
- April 18: LHP Pico Kohn (4-1, 3.26 ERA) vs. RHP Liam Peterson (5-2, 3.63 ERA)
- April 19: RHP Evan Siary (0-1, 3.91 ERA) vs. RHP Aidan King (4-1, 2.68 ERA)
- April 20: RHP Karson Ligon (3-4, 5.13 ERA) vs. TBA
Mississippi State baseball vs Florida injury updates
Mississippi State
- P Charlie Foster: Out
- C Jackson Owen: Out
- P Gavin Black: Out
- P JT Schnoor: Out
Florida
- INF Cade Kurland: Out
- P Pierce Coppola: Out
- P Frank Menendez: Out
Mississippi State baseball 2025 schedule
Record: 24-16
Next five games:
- April 22:vs Ole Miss (at Pearl)
- April 25-27: at Auburn
- April 29: vs. Memphis
Sam Sklaris the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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