Mississippi State Bulldogs outfielder Aaron Downs has been making a big impact on the team despite not being in the starting lineup every day. Downs, a senior, hit four home runs over the weekend, leading the Bulldogs to a sweep over Queens. His performance is making it difficult for head coach Chris Lemonis to keep him out of the lineup. Downs attributes his success to a more focused mindset and a slower approach at the plate.
In addition to Downs, junior college transfer Ben Davis had an impressive outing on the mound, pitching six innings on just 57 pitches and allowing only one run. Sawyer Reeves also contributed with a strong performance at shortstop, filling in for the injured Dylan Cupp. Karson Ligon had a dominant pitching performance, striking out nine batters in five scoreless innings.
The Bulldogs now head to Biloxi for games against Old Dominion and Nicholls before starting Southeastern Conference play against No. 12 Texas. Lemonis emphasized the importance of engaging with fans during the Biloxi trip, as it provides an opportunity for supporters who may not get to see the team in person often. The Bulldogs are looking forward to continuing their success as they enter conference play and aim to make an impact in the SEC.
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