MS State shows off on a mound, at the plate to beat Samford

STARKVILLE- The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs earned their fifteenth win of the season on Tuesday night by defeating the visiting Samford Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field.

MSU had 10 hits en route to a 9-4 victory.

Dakota Jordan and Hunter Hines both had three successful days for the Diamond Dawgs. Hines went 3 for 5 with a double, driving in an RBI. Jordan hit two doubles on his 3-for-4 day, totaling two RBIs. It was Jordan’s first multi-hit game as a Bulldog.

Evan Siary got the start on the mound for State, striking out two batters in two innings of work. The combination of Graham Yntema, Brock Tapper, Aaron Nixon and KC Hunt totaled seven innings out of the bullpen. The four arms struck out seven batters, allowing only two unearned runs and two walks.

RATING SUMMARY

First second

Aaron Walton hit a right, a two-point blast. Mississippi State 0, Samford 2

second down

Connor Hujsak stole home on a double steal. Dakota Jordan crossed home plate on a defensive choice. Mississippi State 2, Samford 2

Top Fifth

Steele and Anderson scored on a throwing error. Mississippi State 2, Samford 4

Lower fifth

Husjak drew a base-laden march to push Hines through. Dakota Jordan doubled down the left field line to score Hancock and Chance. Mississippi State 5, Samford 4

lower sixth

Colton Ledbetter hit from the right side to score Amani Larry. Mississippi State 6, Samford 4

Lower eighth

Hunter Hines singled left to score Larry from second. Luke Hancock picked the pitcher to score Ledbetter from third. Ross Highfill scored on a passed ball. Mississippi State 9, Samford 4

Following

The Bulldogs are back in action Thursday as they return to Southeastern Conference play by hosting the South Carolina Gamecocks. The first launch is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the SEC Network.