Mississippi State Sets Home Run Record in 25-7 Win Over Missouri

Mississippi State dominated Missouri in the first game of their baseball series, winning 25-7 with a record-setting eight home runs, including two by Hunter Hines who tied the school career record with 67 homers. The Bulldogs jumped to a 12-0 lead before Missouri briefly rallied to 12-7, but Mississippi State responded with a 13-run surge in the final two innings. Pitcher Evan Siary, who earned SEC and National pitcher of the week honors recently, is set to start the next game against Missouri's Tony Neubeck, who has struggled this season following an arm injury. Mississippi State improved to 32-20 overall and 13-15 in SEC play, while Missouri, locked into the #16 seed in the SEC tournament, looks to avoid another loss as the series continues. The Bulldogs are still competing for better seeding in the SEC tournament, aiming to finish in the league's top half. Coach Justin Parker praised the team's consistent hitting and resilience after the big offensive outburst.