Arkansas and Mississippi State are set to face off in an SEC baseball showdown on Friday at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks hold a one-game lead over Texas A&M in the SEC West standings, while Mississippi State sits three games behind. The two teams have had strong seasons, with Arkansas boasting a 40-9 record and Mississippi State holding a 32-16 record.
Arkansas is ranked third in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll, while Mississippi State is ranked 15th. The Razorbacks have been led by standout pitcher Hagen Smith, who leads college baseball in ERA and strikeouts per 9 innings. Meanwhile, Mississippi State has seen success from All-America candidate Dakota Jordan, who is hitting .367 with 16 home runs and 56 RBI.
The game will be streamed on SEC Network+ and can be accessed on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app. Both teams have strong pitching staffs, with Arkansas leading the SEC in team ERA and Mississippi State close behind in second place.
Arkansas has had the upper hand in recent matchups with Mississippi State, winning their last four series and three of them resulting in sweeps. However, the Bulldogs have been on a hot streak, winning 8 of their last 10 games against SEC competition.
Friday’s game is sure to be a highly competitive matchup between two top-ranked teams in the SEC. With clear weather in the forecast, fans can expect an exciting game between these two baseball powerhouses.
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