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Determined Dawgs Strategically Target Missouri in Intense Pursuit…

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Mississippi State (34-18, 15-12 SEC) is poised to host Missouri (22-30, 8-19 SEC) in a critical series determining the Diamond Dawgs’ postseason fate. Securing a sweep against the SEC East strugglers could all but assure Mississippi State of hosting a first-round regional at Dudy Noble Field. Even a series win might suffice, though external assistance might be necessary. However, a series loss could result in the Bulldogs hitting the road for a regional tournament.

The formula seems straightforward: Mississippi State can demonstrate its postseason credentials by clinching a home series victory. A sweep might render the SEC tournament irrelevant in evaluating the Bulldogs’ postseason prospects.

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Notably, Missouri has struggled on the road in SEC matchups this season, managing just one win in eleven attempts. Yet, despite their challenges, the Tigers still harbor hopes of reaching the SEC tournament, contingent upon sweeping Mississippi State and seeing Ole Miss sweep LSU. While unpredictable outcomes often occur in May, the likelihood of both scenarios materializing may seem implausible.

Mississippi State, mindful of past lessons, recognizes the threat posed by Missouri. In the 2021 national championship season, Missouri surprised the college baseball community by clinching a weekend series victory in Starkville, costing Mississippi State a share of the SEC title. Fast forward to the following year, where the Bulldogs faced a pivotal series in Columbia. Although Mississippi State secured a resounding victory in game one, subsequent games proved more challenging, culminating in a series loss following a dramatic walk-off home run by Missouri’s Josh Day.

Despite past setbacks, the Bulldogs remain focused on the present challenge. Aware of the stakes, they approach the upcoming series against Missouri with utmost seriousness, recognizing the imperative of treating every game as a high-stakes encounter.

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