Mississippi State's Valincius dominates Ole Miss in third straight SEC win

Bulldogs pitcher strikes out four Rebels batters in a row to seal victory

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:11am

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Mississippi State starting pitcher Tomas Valincius struck out four consecutive Ole Miss batters, including the team's top hitter Tristan Bissetta, to seal a victory over the Rebels. Valincius delivered a dominant performance, showing poise and focus when runners were in scoring position.

Why it matters

This win over in-state rival Ole Miss marks the third straight SEC victory for Mississippi State, further establishing the Bulldogs as a force to be reckoned with in the conference this season. Valincius' ability to shut down the Rebels' lineup, especially their top hitters, demonstrates the depth and talent of the Mississippi State pitching staff.

The details

Valincius struck out Ole Miss' Tristan Bissetta looking on his final pitch of the game, capping off a stretch where he fanned four straight Rebels batters. The Mississippi State starter showed poise and focus, buckling down when runners were in scoring position to keep Ole Miss off the scoreboard.

  • The game took place on March 29, 2026 in Oxford, Mississippi.

The players

Tomas Valincius

The starting pitcher for the Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team.

Tristan Bissetta

The top hitter in the lineup for the Ole Miss Rebels baseball team.

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What’s next

Mississippi State will look to continue its strong SEC start when it hosts Vanderbilt in a key conference series next weekend.

The takeaway

Tomas Valincius' dominant performance against in-state rival Ole Miss, including striking out four straight Rebels batters, demonstrates the depth and talent of the Mississippi State pitching staff and their ability to win tough SEC matchups.