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Mississippi State Baseball Faces Elimination in Game 2 of the Athens Super Regional

Georgia looks to take command as O'Shaughnessy's heroics linger and McPherson prepares to start

The second game of the Athens Super Regional is set for June 7 at 11 a.m. CT, and it will be televised live on ESPN, with streaming options through Fubo.

A pivotal showdown

Georgia entered the series with a 13‑12 victory in Game 1, erasing an early 7‑0 deficit before Michael O'Shaughnessy delivered a three‑run homer in the eighth inning that swung the momentum.

Heading into Game 2, Mississippi State will hand the ball to Ryan McPherson, who will oppose Georgia’s Caden Aoki, a matchup that could determine the series’ trajectory.

The Clarion Ledger will provide live coverage, while fans can also follow the action on the network’s digital platforms.

Weather forecasts for Athens, GA, call for a warm 82‑degree afternoon, a mere 7 % chance of rain and light 6 mph winds, conditions that should keep the field playable.

The broader College World Series is slated to begin on June 12, with the championship series scheduled to start on June 20, adding extra stakes to every early‑round contest.

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