Mississippi State’s baseball team is set to contest the Starkville Regional championship on May 31, with the game slated to begin at 7 p.m. Central time.
The Bulldogs improved to 42‑17 after a 10‑5 win over Cincinnati on May 30, a victory that featured a nine‑run surge across the fifth, sixth and seventh innings.
The win placed them one step away from the title, but the double‑elimination format means they have at most two games to secure a single victory and claim the regional crown.
Their opponent will be the winner of the earlier matchup between Cincinnati and Louisiana, a contest that will determine the final challenger on May 31.
The championship game will be streamed nationally on ESPN+, where play‑by‑play announcers Jack Kizer and Jack DeLongchamps will call the action for viewers across the country.
The Starkville Regional schedule spans May 29, 30, 31 and potentially June 1, underscoring the compressed timeline facing the Bulldogs as they chase the title.
A pivotal showdown
With the stakes high and the broadcast reach expanding, the Bulldogs aim to translate their recent offensive burst into a decisive performance when it matters most.
The regional final represents a chance at championship glory.