Mississippi State Dominates Tennessee 9-1 in Five-Inning Clash at Starkville
The fourth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols suffered a 9-1 defeat to No. 16 Mississippi State in five innings at Nusz Park, with MSU showcasing strong offense in the second and third innings.
By the Numbers- Tennessee's record: 30-7 overall, 10-3 in SEC
- Mississippi State's record: 29-10 overall, 9-7 in SEC
- Final Score: Tennessee 1, Mississippi State 9
- Winning Pitcher: A. Wesley (MS) with a record of 11-3
- Losing Pitcher: Karlyn Pickens (UT) with a record of 15-4
Tennessee managed to score first in the game but couldn't maintain the lead against Mississippi State's strong offensive performance.
State of Play- Mississippi State dominated with back-to-back three-run innings in the second and third.
- A. Wesley from Mississippi State held Tennessee to only two hits over seven innings.
Game two of the series between Tennessee and Mississippi State is scheduled for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, with Saturday being All for Alex Day in remembrance of Alex Wilcox.
Bottom LineTennessee's early lead was overshadowed by Mississippi State's powerful offensive display, leading to a decisive victory for the Bulldogs in the series opener.
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