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No. 4 Mississippi State Completes Series Sweep of Delaware
Bulldogs improve to 8-0 on the season with 7-3 win over Fighting Blue Hens
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The No. 4 ranked Mississippi State baseball team completed a series sweep of Delaware on Sunday, winning 7-3 to improve to 8-0 on the season. Starting pitcher Charlie Foster struggled early, but the Bulldogs' bullpen stepped up to shut down the Fighting Blue Hens' offense. Mississippi State rallied with five runs in the third and fourth innings to take the lead and held on for the victory.
Why it matters
This win keeps Mississippi State undefeated on the young season and demonstrates the team's depth and resilience, as the bullpen was able to overcome an early deficit and the offense came through with a big inning to take control of the game. The Bulldogs are looking to build on their strong start as they prepare for tougher competition in the coming weeks.
The details
Mississippi State starting pitcher Charlie Foster got into trouble in the second inning, allowing two unearned runs on a fielding error and a single. But the Bulldogs' bullpen, led by Duke Stone's four scoreless innings, was able to shut down Delaware's offense. Mississippi State took the lead with a two-run third inning and added three more runs in the fourth to go up 5-2. The Bulldogs tacked on another run in the sixth to make it 6-2 before Delaware scored one in the ninth to make it 7-3, but Mississippi State was able to close out the win.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
- Mississippi State improved to 8-0 on the season with the win.
The players
Charlie Foster
The starting pitcher for Mississippi State, who struggled early but was relieved by a strong bullpen performance.
Duke Stone
The Mississippi State relief pitcher who threw four scoreless innings, striking out six, to help the Bulldogs overcome an early deficit.
Sal Mineo
The Delaware center fielder who drove in two unearned runs in the second inning to give the Fighting Blue Hens an early lead.
Ace Reese
The Mississippi State player who drove in a run with an RBI hit in the third inning to help the Bulldogs rally and take the lead.
Noah Burroughs
The Delaware player who came to the plate as the tying run in the ninth inning but struck out to end the game.
What’s next
Mississippi State returns to action on Tuesday, February 25th at 4 p.m. against Austin Peay at Dudy Noble Field. The Bulldogs will then travel to Arlington, Texas to take on Arizona State in the Amegy Bank Series beginning next Friday.
The takeaway
Mississippi State's ability to rally from an early deficit and get a strong performance from its bullpen shows the team's depth and resilience, which will be important as they continue their undefeated start to the season and face tougher competition in the coming weeks.
