Final series showdown
Mississippi State baseball is playing its final series of the regular season against Texas A&M. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 12, are on the bubble for hosting an NCAA Tournament regional after dropping two straight series, while the Aggies, ranked No. 10, sit slightly ahead in bracket projections.
The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and 96.1 FM, with live updates supplied by The Clarion Ledger, ensuring fans can follow every pitch from Blue Bell Park in College Station, Texas.
Starting pitchers are set, with Tomas Valincius taking the mound for Mississippi State and Ethan Darden for Texas A&M. The contest kicks off at 6 p.m. CT on May 14.
In the fifth inning, Jake Duer launched a three‑run homer that stretched the lead to 17‑7, a moment that underscored the Bulldogs’ offensive firepower.
Beyond the scoreboard, the outcome carries weight for the broader postseason picture, as the Bulldogs look to solidify their regional hosting hopes while the Aggies aim to maintain their slight edge in projections.