Where Mississippi State Baseball is Ranked after Week 12

Originally posted on FanNation Cowbell Corner
By Jacob Bain | Last updated 5/6/24

The Mississippi State Bulldogs took a series from the #23 Alabama this past weekend. Game one was dominated by State as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a Hunter Hines home run.

They were not done there as they added on in bunches, eventually taking a 12-0 lead after an Amani Larry grand slam. The Crimson Tide would add a few runs off of Bulldog starter Khal Stephen, but not enough to prevent a run-rule as State won 13-3 in seven innings.

Alabama took the lead in game two on a solo home run in the third inning, but the Bulldogs quickly took the lead back thanks to a David Mershon home run. The Crimson Tide would not score another as State starter Jurrangelo Cijntje threw seven innings, allowed one earned run, and struck out eight en route to an 8-1 Bulldog win.

In game three, Alabama took a 4-0 lead in the second off of Brooks Auger, but the Bulldogs could never bounce back. They tried to rally back in the eighth and the ninth but could never get a big hit as they dropped the series finale 10-5.

State needed a series win to stay on track to host a regional, and they did just that. Where do they land in the polls after a series win over a ranked opponent?

Baseball America Poll

1. Tennessee

2. Texas A&M

3. Arkansas

4. Clemson

5. Florida State

6. Kentucky

7. East Carolina

8. North Carolina

9. Duke

10. Virginia

11. Oregon State