Michigan State Baseball Stuns No. 8 Louisville

Spartans clinch series win with dominant performance

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Michigan State baseball continued its impressive start to the 2026 season, earning a series victory over No. 8 Louisville with a 13-4 rout on Saturday. The Spartans were led by Parker Picot's two home runs and eight RBIs, including a grand slam, while Randy Seymour also homered and drove in three runs. Pitcher Brady Chambers earned the win for Michigan State.

Why it matters

This series win over a top-10 opponent marks the highest ranked victory of Jake Boss' tenure as Michigan State's head coach, showcasing the program's growth and potential for a strong season ahead.

The details

Michigan State's offensive explosion was powered by Parker Picot's standout performance, as the Spartan slugger went 2-for-3 with two home runs and eight RBIs, including a grand slam. Randy Seymour also contributed with a home run and three RBIs. On the mound, Brady Chambers earned the win for the Spartans.

  • The two teams will conclude the season-opening series at 1 p.m. on Sunday, with the Spartans looking for a sweep.

The players

Parker Picot

A key offensive contributor for Michigan State, Picot had a dominant game with two home runs and eight RBIs, including a grand slam.

Randy Seymour

Seymour hit a home run and drove in three runs to aid Michigan State's offensive outburst.

Brady Chambers

The winning pitcher for Michigan State, Chambers helped the Spartans secure the series victory over the highly ranked Louisville Cardinals.

Jake Boss

The head coach of the Michigan State baseball team, Boss has led the program to its highest ranked series win during his tenure.

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What’s next

The two teams will conclude the season-opening series at 1 p.m. on Sunday, with the Spartans looking for a sweep.

The takeaway

Michigan State's dominant performance over the highly ranked Louisville Cardinals demonstrates the team's potential for a successful 2026 season, as they continue to make strides under the leadership of head coach Jake Boss.