Mississippi Teams Face Elimination After Regional Losses

Mississippi State baseball started reliever Ben Davis in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional opener, leading to an 11-2 win over Northeastern, a decision shaped by health concerns among the pitching staff. Interim coach Justin Parker remained vague about the usual starters' status to keep pitching options open for the tournament. In their following game, Mississippi State suffered a 10-3 defeat to Florida State, with pitching and defensive struggles forcing them into an elimination scenario that requires winning three games in two days, including two against FSU. The unconventional strategy of using Davis early was intended to preserve regular starters for later matchups but now leaves the Bulldogs in a difficult position. Meanwhile, Ole Miss also faces elimination in their own regional after a 9-6 loss to Murray State. Both Mississippi teams are now fighting to stay alive in the NCAA baseball regionals.