How to Watch: Mississippi State Baseball versus Alabama

STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs take on Alabama at Dudy Noble Field for a pivotal series for both squads. The Bulldogs have won eight of their last nine games and are now firmly in the mix to potentially host a regional. 

However, a series loss to the Crimson Tide would effectively end their hopes, and they are no slouch. Alabama took a series from Arkansas this year, and they are also potentially playing to host. 

This is State's most significant home series since 2021, and a series win puts them in the driver's seat to host. The key pitcher for MSU is Tyson Hardin. 

It is almost guaranteed that Khal Stephen and Jurrangelo Cijnte will have quality starts, but the backend of the bullpen has sometimes been an issue for State. However, Hardin has stepped up and has pitched great in his last few outings. 

Bryce Chance is the key hitter for MSU. Chance has been the lead-off hitter for the past three games, and someone needs to step up and take over that spot for the Bulldogs. 

What: Mississippi State Bulldogs (30-15) (12-9) versus Alabama Crimson Tide (28-16 (9-12) 

When: Friday at 6 p.m. CT, Saturday at 2 p.m. CT, Sunday at 1 p.m. CT

Where: Dudy Noble Field, Starkville, Mississippi  

TV: SEC Network+ all weekend

Series: Alabama holds a 214-207 advantage in this series. The first meeting came on May 1st, 1896. 

Last Meeting: Mississippi State won their previous meeting over the Crimson Tide 8-4. Nate Dohm threw four scoreless innings. 

Last time out, Crimson Tide: Alabama won their previous game over Ole Miss 10-3. Leadoff hitter Gage Miller went 3-5 with two RBIs. 

Last time out, Bulldogs: Mississippi State won their last game 5-1 over their rival Ole Miss. It was a slow night for the Bulldog offense, but they scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth. Tyson Hardin and Tyler Davis threw 2.1 scoreless innings to close the game. 

Mississippi State Rotation:

Khal Stephen 

Jurrangelo Cijntje

Brooks Auger

Alabama Rotation: 

Greg Farone 

Zane Adams 

Ben Hess