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Calyn Adams tallied her seventh multi-hit game of the year on Friday, going 2-for-3 at the plate.
State Falls In Game One Against South Carolina
April 07, 2017 | Softball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – In the opening game of the weekend, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (27-13, 2-8 SEC) dropped a hard-fought 3-0 battle to the South Carolina Gamecocks (23-14, 3-9 SEC) on Friday night at Nusz Park.
The Dogs were led by a two-hit performance from Calyn Adams, her seventh multi-hit game of the year. Reggie Harrison recorded her second triple of the season, tying for the team lead, while Caroline Seitz and Bevia Robinson each recorded a hit on the night.
Holly Ward pitched all seven frames for the Dogs, recording five strikeouts and walking one.
After a scoreless first inning from both teams, South Carolina struck first with a double steal of second and home, going up 1-0. An inning later, the Gamecocks would earn a RBI single to left field with two runners on to bring home their second run of the game.
The game would turn into a pitcher's duel for the next three frames until USC hit a solo home run to lead off the seventh, putting the score at 3-0. The Dogs would put a runner on with one out thanks to a walk drawn by Morgan Bell, but USC's defense held strong and closed out the contest, taking game one of the series.
The Bulldogs and Gamecocks will square off again tomorrow in game two of the weekend. First pitch is set for noon CT for MSU's annual White Out Game. The first 250 fans will receive a free white "Vanntastic" t-shirt and can still pick up MSU Softball emoji magnets that will be given out all weekend.
Series Schedule Against South Carolina…
Friday, April 7 – South Carolina def. Mississippi State, 3-0
Saturday, April 8 – Mississippi State vs. South Carolina (12 p.m. CT)
Sunday, April 9 – Mississippi State vs. South Carolina (12 p.m. CT)
Adams Records A Multi-Hit Performance…
Junior Calyn Adams led the way for State on Friday night, going 2-for-3 at the plate. The showing was her seventh multi-hit game of the year, placing her in a tie for third on the squad.
Robinson Keeps On Stealing…
Bevia Robinson has been a beast on the base paths this year and that continued Friday night. Robinson tallied two stolen bases, her fifth game this year with multiple stolen bases. She now has 22 stolen bases on the year, which moves her to second in the SEC.
Weather…
Saturday's Forecast (April 8) – Sunny, 73 Degrees (10%)
Sunday's Forecast (April 9) – Mostly Sunny, 80 Degrees (10%)
Live Stream…
All three of this weekend's contests will live streamed through the SEC Network +, with Anthony Craven on the call. Fans can access the games through WatchESPN.com, the ESPN app or clicking the links below.
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina SEC Network + Broadcast (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina SEC Network + Broadcast (Sunday)
Live Stats…
Mississippi State will provide live stats for all three games this weekend. They can be found in the link below.
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina Live Stats
Admission…
All matches at Nusz Park this weekend, as well as the entire season, are free admission.
Super Bulldog Weekend Promotions…
Saturday, April 8
MSU vs. South Carolina (12:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- White Out – Fans wear white (Free t-shirts)
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Kids' Zone
Sunday, April 9
MSU vs. South Carolina (12:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Free pair of concert tickets to the next show at Rick's Café
- "Kids' Day at the Park": Kids' Zone; kids run the bases with the team post-game
- Kids' Zone
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Game
Maroon Memories…
Several exclusive opportunities are available for Bulldog fans of all ages through Maroon Memories. A full list of how to upgrade your Nusz Park experience is below…
First Game/Birthday Buttons
Fans attending their first game and/or celebrating their birthday at Nusz Park will receive a special "1st Gameday" or "Birthday" button.
Junior PA Announcer
A young Bulldog fan will have the opportunity to be the PA announcer during the bottom of the third inning, announcing their favorite Bulldog batters and helping lead the fans at Nusz Park in cheering on the Dogs.
Second Base Delivery
One fan will help deliver second base out onto the field 30 minutes prior to first pitch, helping get the field at Nusz Park set for Bulldog softball.
Videoboard Messages
With this memory, you can broadcast a special message to someone for their birthday, anniversary, or other special occasions on the videoboard for everyone to see.
Up Next…
The Bulldogs and Gamecocks will square off again tomorrow in game two of the weekend. First pitch is set for noon CT for MSU's annual White Out Game. The first 250 fans will receive a free white "Vanntastic" t-shirt and can still pick up MSU Softball emoji magnets that will be given out all weekend.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
The Dogs were led by a two-hit performance from Calyn Adams, her seventh multi-hit game of the year. Reggie Harrison recorded her second triple of the season, tying for the team lead, while Caroline Seitz and Bevia Robinson each recorded a hit on the night.
Holly Ward pitched all seven frames for the Dogs, recording five strikeouts and walking one.
After a scoreless first inning from both teams, South Carolina struck first with a double steal of second and home, going up 1-0. An inning later, the Gamecocks would earn a RBI single to left field with two runners on to bring home their second run of the game.
The game would turn into a pitcher's duel for the next three frames until USC hit a solo home run to lead off the seventh, putting the score at 3-0. The Dogs would put a runner on with one out thanks to a walk drawn by Morgan Bell, but USC's defense held strong and closed out the contest, taking game one of the series.
The Bulldogs and Gamecocks will square off again tomorrow in game two of the weekend. First pitch is set for noon CT for MSU's annual White Out Game. The first 250 fans will receive a free white "Vanntastic" t-shirt and can still pick up MSU Softball emoji magnets that will be given out all weekend.
Series Schedule Against South Carolina…
Friday, April 7 – South Carolina def. Mississippi State, 3-0
Saturday, April 8 – Mississippi State vs. South Carolina (12 p.m. CT)
Sunday, April 9 – Mississippi State vs. South Carolina (12 p.m. CT)
Adams Records A Multi-Hit Performance…
Junior Calyn Adams led the way for State on Friday night, going 2-for-3 at the plate. The showing was her seventh multi-hit game of the year, placing her in a tie for third on the squad.
Robinson Keeps On Stealing…
Bevia Robinson has been a beast on the base paths this year and that continued Friday night. Robinson tallied two stolen bases, her fifth game this year with multiple stolen bases. She now has 22 stolen bases on the year, which moves her to second in the SEC.
Weather…
Saturday's Forecast (April 8) – Sunny, 73 Degrees (10%)
Sunday's Forecast (April 9) – Mostly Sunny, 80 Degrees (10%)
Live Stream…
All three of this weekend's contests will live streamed through the SEC Network +, with Anthony Craven on the call. Fans can access the games through WatchESPN.com, the ESPN app or clicking the links below.
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina SEC Network + Broadcast (Saturday)
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina SEC Network + Broadcast (Sunday)
Live Stats…
Mississippi State will provide live stats for all three games this weekend. They can be found in the link below.
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina Live Stats
Admission…
All matches at Nusz Park this weekend, as well as the entire season, are free admission.
Super Bulldog Weekend Promotions…
Saturday, April 8
MSU vs. South Carolina (12:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- White Out – Fans wear white (Free t-shirts)
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Kids' Zone
Sunday, April 9
MSU vs. South Carolina (12:00 p.m. CT)
- Free admission
- Free t-shirts and prizes throughout the game
- Free pair of concert tickets to the next show at Rick's Café
- "Kids' Day at the Park": Kids' Zone; kids run the bases with the team post-game
- Kids' Zone
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Game
Maroon Memories…
Several exclusive opportunities are available for Bulldog fans of all ages through Maroon Memories. A full list of how to upgrade your Nusz Park experience is below…
First Game/Birthday Buttons
Fans attending their first game and/or celebrating their birthday at Nusz Park will receive a special "1st Gameday" or "Birthday" button.
Junior PA Announcer
A young Bulldog fan will have the opportunity to be the PA announcer during the bottom of the third inning, announcing their favorite Bulldog batters and helping lead the fans at Nusz Park in cheering on the Dogs.
Second Base Delivery
One fan will help deliver second base out onto the field 30 minutes prior to first pitch, helping get the field at Nusz Park set for Bulldog softball.
Videoboard Messages
With this memory, you can broadcast a special message to someone for their birthday, anniversary, or other special occasions on the videoboard for everyone to see.
Up Next…
The Bulldogs and Gamecocks will square off again tomorrow in game two of the weekend. First pitch is set for noon CT for MSU's annual White Out Game. The first 250 fans will receive a free white "Vanntastic" t-shirt and can still pick up MSU Softball emoji magnets that will be given out all weekend.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Nickie Blue (9-6)
L: Ward, Holly (7-6)
Batting:
HR: Taylor Williams 1
RBI: Victoria Williams 1 ; Taylor Williams 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mackenzie Boesel 1 ; Lauren Stewart 1 ; Taylor Williams 1
SB: Krystan White 1 ; Lauren Stewart 1 ; Taylor Williams 1
HBP: Mackenzie Boesel 1
Batting:
3B: Harrison, Reggie 1
Base Running:
SB: Robinson, Bevia 2
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