Mississippi State baseball live score updates vs Vanderbilt: Bulldogs vs Commodores in SEC series

Stefan Krajisnik, Mississippi Clarion Ledger

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Riding a five-game winning streak, Mississippi State baseball enters a weekend series at Vanderbilt looking to extend its winning ways.

It won't be an easy task. The Commodores (30-11, 10-8 SEC) enter the weekend having won four of their last five. That includes a series win at home against Florida last week, though Vanderbilt couldn't complete the sweep on Sunday.

Mississippi State's rise in momentum came after a series loss against rival Ole Miss. The Bulldogs (27-14, 10-8) responded with a midweek win against Alcorn State before sweeping Auburn and getting a win at Memphis on Tuesday.

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MSU is still seeking its first road series win after failing to do so at Texas A&M, Florida and Ole Miss. However, the Bulldogs have yet to get swept away from home this season.

Mississippi State's last win against Vanderbilt came on the biggest stage, with the Bulldogs taking two of three to clinch the 2021 national championship. However, when the teams last met in 2023, Vanderbilt swept the series at Dudy Noble Field and outscored MSU by 40 runs.

Game 1: Vanderbilt 4, Mississippi State 0

Mississippi State got another strong start from Khal Stephen, who threw 7⅓ innings and allowed four runs and five hits while striking out six. However, he was outdueled by Vanderbilt starter Bryce Cunningham who tossed a complete-game shutout. The MSU offense was held scoreless for the first time since March 18, 2022, at Georgia.

What channel is Mississippi State baseball vs. Vanderbilt on today?

Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt start time

  • April 26: 6 p.m.

  • April 27: 2 p.m.

  • April 28: 1 p.m.

Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt: Probable pitchers

  • Friday: RHP Khal Stephen (6-2, 2.50 ERA) vs. RHP Bryce Cunningham (5-2, 4.67 ERA)

  • Saturday: TBA vs. LHP Carter Holton (6-1, 3.95 ERA)

  • Sunday: BHP Jurrangelo Cijntje (6-1, 3.50 ERA) vs. TBA

Mississippi State baseball score update vs. Vanderbilt

Mississippi State baseball 2024 schedule

Next five opponents for the Bulldogs:

  • May 1: Ole Miss (Pearl, Miss.)

  • May 3-5: vs. Alabama

  • May 10-12: at Arkansas

  • May 14: vs. North Alabama

  • May 16-19: vs. Missouri

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