Missouri State Baseball Faces Tough Test Against Mississippi State
Missouri State’s baseball team is gearing up for a challenging weekend as they face off against 18th-ranked Mississippi State in a three-game series. This will be the Bears’ first time playing against the Bulldogs since their 10-2 loss back in 1991. Following this weekend’s series, Missouri State will go on to play against Oral Roberts before hosting a string of home games at Hammons Field.
The Bears have a new head coach this season, Joey Hawkins, who is just the third head coach in the program’s history. The team is coming off a successful run last season with a strong pitching staff and a lineup full of power hitters. With players like Zack Stewart, Caden Bogenpohl, Taeg Gollert, and Nick Rodriguez all hitting at least 20 career home runs, Missouri State’s offense is a force to be reckoned with.
D1Baseball has named the Bears as the favorites to win the MVC this season, with Caden Bogenpohl being named the preseason player of the year. The team will also be transitioning to Conference USA next season after accepting an invitation to join the league. Missouri State has a rich history in the MVC, with the most league wins and highest winning percentage of any current school in the conference.
As the Bears gear up for their final season in the MVC, fans are eager to see how they will fare against tough competition like Mississippi State. With a talented roster and a new coaching staff at the helm, Missouri State is looking to make a strong impression this season.
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