W 6-4 vs Missouri State
February 23, 2025 · Starkville, MS · Attendance 9,578 · 48°, partly cloudy, SE 4 mph
Missouri State
2-4
4
Mississippi State
6-1
6
FinalMSU win

Missouri State
2-4

Mississippi State
6-1
4–6
FinalMSU win
Game 3 of 3 · Mississippi State swept the series 3-0
W: Stone Simmons (2-0)·L: Charlton,Tyler·SV: Chase Hungate (1)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Mississippi State | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
Missouri State hitting
| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | HBP | SB | CS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogenpohl,Caden | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gollert,Taeg | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodriguez,Nick | 2B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stewart,Zack | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robertson,Dylan | DH | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sutherland,Curry | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunn,Logan | PR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McCutcheon,Jake | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zareh,William | C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Epstein,Tyler | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 28 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Mississippi State hitting
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | HBP | SB | CS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gehrig Frei | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Buckner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Highfill | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ace Reese | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sullivan | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Hines | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Chance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Downs | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Stallman | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Pulliam | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Stevens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dylan Cupp | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 35 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Missouri State: E: Bogenpohl. DP: 1. LOB: 8. HR: Zareh. SH: McCutcheon. HBP: Sutherland 2.
Mississippi State: E: Frei. LOB: 10. 3B: Pulliam (1). HR: Frei (1), Reese (2), Hines (2), Downs (2). SB: Highfill (4), Stevens (2). HBP: Highfill.
Missouri State pitching
| Player | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | HBP | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton,Tyler | L | 3.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 63 |
| Syverson,Jake | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Knight,Max | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | |
| Ferguson,Garrett | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
| Smith,Gabe | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Maclaughlin,Sam | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| Totals | 8.0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 143 |
Mississippi State pitching
| Player | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | HBP | NP | STR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Simmons | W | 4.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 74 | 42 |
| Charlie Foster | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 26 | |
| Robert Fortenberry | 1.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | |
| Luke Dotson | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 | |
| Chase Hungate | SV | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 161 | 91 |
Missouri State: WP: Knight. HB: Charlton.
Mississippi State: HB: Simmons, Fortenberry.
Scoring summary
| Inning | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom 1st | Mississippi State | Frei homered to left field, RBI (0-0). | MOST 0, MSU 1 |
| Top 2nd | Missouri State | Bogenpohl,C. walked, RBI (3-2 BSBKFBB); Epstein,T. advanced to second; Zareh,W. advanced to third; Sutherland,C scored. | MOST 1, MSU 1 |
| Bottom 4th | Mississippi State | Downs homered to left center, RBI (0-1 K). | MOST 1, MSU 2 |
| Bottom 4th | Mississippi State | Cupp singled to right field, RBI (0-1 K); Pulliam scored. | MOST 1, MSU 3 |
| Bottom 5th | Mississippi State | Hines homered to right field, RBI (1-2 SBF). | MOST 1, MSU 4 |
| Bottom 6th | Mississippi State | Reese homered to right field, 2 RBI (0-0); Highfill scored. | MOST 1, MSU 6 |
| Top 9th | Missouri State | Zareh,W. homered to left field, 3 RBI (0-0); Dunn,L. scored; Robertson,D. scored. | MOST 4, MSU 6 |
Play-by-play
1st inning
Top: Missouri State
- Bogenpohl,C. struck out swinging, out at first c to 1b (2-2 BBSKS).
- Gollert,T. walked (3-1 BBKBB).
- Rodriguez,N. reached on a fielder's choice to shortstop, advanced to second on a throwing error by 2b (0-0); Gollert,T. out at second ss to 2b.
- Stewart,Z. struck out swinging (1-2 BFKS).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Frei homered to left field, RBI (0-0).
- Highfill hit by pitch (0-1 K).
- Highfill stole second.
- Reese flied out to cf (3-2 FKBBFFB).
- Sullivan singled through the left side (0-1 K); Highfill advanced to third.
- Hines struck out swinging (1-2 KFBS).
- Chance struck out swinging (1-2 KBSS).
2nd inning
Top: Missouri State
- Robertson,D. walked (3-2 BBFBKB).
- Sutherland,C hit by pitch (0-1 K); Robertson,D. advanced to second.
- MSU: mound visit (1).
- McCutcheon,J grounded out to 3b, SAC, bunt (0-0); Sutherland,C advanced to second; Robertson,D. advanced to third.
- MOST is challenging the call of out on the runner at home.
- Review: call stands; MOST loses challenge.
- Zareh,W. reached on a fielder's choice to pitcher (0-2 SK); Sutherland,C advanced to third; Robertson,D. out at home p to 3b to c.
- Epstein,T. walked (3-0 BBBB); Zareh,W. advanced to second.
- MSU: mound visit (2); 1st with coach this inning.
- Bogenpohl,C. walked, RBI (3-2 BSBKFBB); Epstein,T. advanced to second; Zareh,W. advanced to third; Sutherland,C scored.
- Gollert,T. grounded out to p unassisted (2-2 BKBKFF).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Downs struck out swinging, out at first c to 1b (1-2 FBKS).
- Pulliam flied out to rf (0-1 F).
- Cupp struck out swinging (2-2 BKBKS).
3rd inning
Top: Missouri State
- Rodriguez,N. struck out swinging (0-2 FSS).
- Stewart,Z. struck out swinging (2-2 SBSBS).
- Robertson,D. grounded out to 1b unassisted (3-2 FSBBB).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Frei singled to shortstop (2-2 KFFBB).
- Highfill singled through the right side (0-2 KF); Frei advanced to second.
- Reese struck out swinging (0-2 KFFS).
- Sullivan walked (3-1 BBKBB); Highfill advanced to second; Frei advanced to third.
- Hines struck out swinging (0-2 SKFS).
- Chance lined out to lf (0-1 K).
4th inning
Top: Missouri State
- Sutherland,C grounded out to 2b (3-2 BKBFB).
- McCutcheon,J out at first 1b to p (1-2 KSB).
- Zareh,W. struck out looking (1-2 FBSFK).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Downs homered to left center, RBI (0-1 K).
- Pulliam tripled to right field (2-0 BB).
- MOST: mound visit (1).
- Cupp singled to right field, RBI (0-1 K); Pulliam scored.
- Syverson,J. to p for Charlton,T..
- Frei lined out to cf (0-2 KFF).
- Highfill struck out swinging (3-2 SBFBBS).
- Knight,M. to p for Syverson,J..
- Cupp advanced to second on a wild pitch.
- Reese walked (3-2 BBBKKB).
- Sullivan reached on a fielder's choice to shortstop (0-0); Reese out at second ss to 2b.
5th inning
Top: Missouri State
- Foster to p for Simmons.
- Epstein,T. struck out swinging (2-2 BBKSS).
- Bogenpohl,C. struck out swinging (2-2 BKBKS).
- Gollert,T. grounded out to 3b (1-2 KFB).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Hines homered to right field, RBI (1-2 SBF).
- Chance singled down the 1b line, bunt (0-0).
- Downs grounded into double play p to 2b to 1b (0-2 KF); Chance out on the play.
- Pulliam grounded out to 2b (0-0).
6th inning
Top: Missouri State
- Rodriguez,N. grounded out to ss (0-0).
- Stewart,Z. grounded out to 2b (1-2 KBK).
- Robertson,D. flied out to cf (2-2 KKFBFFB).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Cupp singled through the left side (0-1 K).
- Frei reached on a fielder's choice to shortstop (0-2 SK); Cupp out at second ss to 2b.
- Highfill reached on a fielder's choice to second base (1-1 BF); Frei out at second 2b to ss.
- Ferguson,G. to p for Knight,M..
- Reese homered to right field, 2 RBI (0-0); Highfill scored.
- Sullivan flied out to cf (2-2 BSBKF).
7th inning
Top: Missouri State
- Downs to lf.
- Stevens to rf for Pulliam.
- Buckner to 2b for Frei.
- Sutherland,C walked (3-2 BBBKFB).
- MSU: mound visit (3); 2nd without a coach.
- McCutcheon,J grounded out to c (2-1 FBB); Sutherland,C advanced to second.
- Zareh,W. flied out to cf (2-1 BFB).
- MSU: mound visit (4); 2nd with a coach.
- Epstein,T. walked (3-1 BFBBB).
- Fortenberry to p for Foster.
- Bogenpohl,C. flied out to lf (3-1 BBKB).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Smith,G. to p for Ferguson,G..
- Hines struck out swinging (2-2 KKBBS).
- Chance lined out to 2b (0-0).
- Stallman pinch hit for Downs.
- Stallman singled to center field, advanced to second on a fielding error by cf, advanced to third on the error (1-2 BSKFF).
- Stevens walked (3-0 BBBB).
- Stevens stole second.
- Cupp walked (3-2 BBBKKB).
- MOST: mound visit (2).
- Buckner grounded out to p (1-1 SB).
8th inning
Top: Missouri State
- Chance to lf.
- O'Brien to cf for Stallman.
- Gollert,T. grounded out to ss (0-1 K).
- Rodriguez,N. struck out looking (2-2 BKFBK).
- Stewart,Z. flied out to cf to left center (1-1 FB).
Bottom: Mississippi State
- Maclaughlin to p for Smith,G..
- Highfill flied out to lf (3-1 BSBB).
- Reese struck out swinging (3-2 BBKKBS).
- Sullivan flied out to cf (1-1 KB).
9th inning
Top: Missouri State
- Robertson,D. walked (3-0 BBBB).
- Sutherland,C hit by pitch (0-0); Robertson,D. advanced to second.
- Dunn,L. pinch ran for Sutherland,C.
- MSU: mound visit (5); 3rd without a coach.
- Dotson to p for Fortenberry.
- McCutcheon,J flied out to lf down the lf line (2-1 FBB).
- Zareh,W. homered to left field, 3 RBI (0-0); Dunn,L. scored; Robertson,D. scored.
- Epstein,T. singled to center field (1-2 FBF).
- Bogenpohl,C. walked (3-1 BKBBB); Epstein,T. advanced to second.
- Hungate to p for Dotson.
- Gollert,T. flied out to lf to left center (0-2 KFF).
- MOST: offensive timeout on 0-2 count.
- MOST is challenging the call of out at 1st.
- Review: call is confirmed out at 1st base.
- Rodriguez,N. grounded out to p (0-2 SS).