Da Boot Sports 3/17/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil STARKVILLE, MS - The Tigers remained on the road in Starkville to play the final game of their SEC series with the Bulldogs. LSU took it hard on the chin, losing to Mississippi State, 15-5. State started the game red hot at the plate. Amani Larry led off the bottom of the 1st inning with a double down the third base line. After Thatcher Hurd was able to put down the next two State hitters, Jay Johnson decided to intentionally walk Dakota Jordan. Connor Hujsak then hit a double down the third base line, scoring Larry and Jordan while advancing to 3rd base on a throwing error. Aaron Downs joined the hitting parade, sending another double down the third base line to bring Hujsak home. The contest headed to the 2nd innind with Mississippi State up, 3-0. LSU had an inning in the the top of the 5th. Ashston Larson led off the with a walk. Michael Braswell III then doubled to right center field, scoring Larson. Next the Bulldogs intentionally walked Tommy White. Jared Jones then drew a base on balls. With the bases loaded, Hayden Travinski walked, bringing Braswell home. Brady Neal then walked to score White from 3rd base. The score was now a 3-3 as we headed to the bottom of the 5th. Hurd would issue a walk to lead off the State 5th, then give up a single. With runners on first and second with one out, Dakota Jordan launched a three run homer over the center field wall. Hunter Hines added to the Bulldogs' lead as he stepped up next and sent a solo homer to right field. The Tigers finally got out of the inning, but find themselves trailing again, this time, 7-3. LSU would cut the lead in half in the top of the 6th. Larson led off the inning with a double to left center field. He was then sent to 3rd on a balk by the State's pitcher. After Braswell and Bingham struck out swinging back to back, Tommy White stepped to the plate. White blasted a two run homer over the center field wall. We headed to the bottom of the frame with State holding 7-5 advantage. Christian Little started the bottom of the 6th on the bump for LSU. Unfortunately he didn't fare well, It all started when Little gave up a one out single. Then David Mershon singled to left field. Dakota Jordan then stepped to the plate and hit a single to right field. LSU right fielder Brady Neal allowed the ball to roll by him. The error sent two Bulldogs home and Jordan to 3rd base. The next two State hitters found themselves on base thanks to base on balls. With the sacks loaded with two outs, Jay Johnson replaced Little with Will Hellmers. Hellmers lasted one hitter as he gave up a single and a run. Nic Bronzini then replaced Hellmers, Bronzini allowed a single and two more runs before LSU could manage the final out of a horrible 6th inning. Mississippi State now held a 12-5 lead. Mississippi State put an explanation point not only on this win, but on the series win, taking two out of three from the Tigers, as they scored three more runs in the bottom of the 8th inning. With the loss, the Tigers are now, 17-4 overall while falling to 1-2 in SEC play. Remember Tiger fans, the SEC is the toughest baseball conference in America. It's like playing in a Super Regional every weekend. The Tigers will take their lumps throughout the year, but by season's end they have a strong chance of returning to Omaha and once again be national champions. Geaux Tigers!!! Next up, LSU returns home to Alex Box Stadium/Skip Bertman Field on Tuesday, March 19th when they will host Louisiana Tech at 6:30pm.. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSCole Freeman's: HEART HAS NO LIMITPlease check out the website and grab up some inspiring gear to wear! www.hearthasnolimit.com **Please let them know you heard about them from Da Boot Sports!
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