Mississippi State Bulldogs Crush Grambling State 12-0

Bulldogs extend home win streak to 8 games with dominant victory

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:37am

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The No. 4 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team cruised to a 12-0 victory over Grambling State in a 7-inning game on Tuesday. The Bulldogs scored in each of the first six innings, getting RBIs from several players including Ryder Woodson, Reese, Gehrig Frei, Jacob Parker, Peter Mershon, and James Nunnallee. Catcher Andrew Raymond also hit a home run. Mississippi State's pitching staff, led by head coach Brian O'Connor and pitching coach Justin Parker, combined for the shutout, with the only Grambling hit coming in the 6th inning.

Why it matters

This win extends Mississippi State's impressive home winning streak to 8 games as they prepare to host a top-5 matchup against Georgia later this week. The Bulldogs have been one of the hottest teams in college baseball so far this season, and this dominant victory over an overmatched opponent demonstrates their depth and ability to win convincingly.

The details

Mississippi State scored in each of the first six innings, starting with a balk that brought home the first run in the 1st. Ryder Woodson then hit a two-run double. The Bulldogs got RBIs from Reese, Gehrig Frei, Jacob Parker, Peter Mershon, and James Nunnallee, and catcher Andrew Raymond hit a solo home run. Mississippi State's pitching staff, led by head coach Brian O'Connor and pitching coach Justin Parker, combined for the shutout, with the only Grambling hit coming in the 6th inning.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Mississippi State extended its home winning streak to 8 games with this victory.

The players

Ryder Woodson

A Mississippi State player who hit a two-run double in the 1st inning.

Andrew Raymond

The Mississippi State catcher who hit a solo home run in the game.

Brian O'Connor

The head coach of the Mississippi State baseball team.

Justin Parker

The pitching coach for the Mississippi State baseball team.

Trey Bridges

A Grambling State player who broke up the no-hitter with a hit in the 6th inning.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing really well at home lately and it was great to see the team come out and dominate like this against Grambling. Now we turn our focus to a big series against Georgia this weekend.”

— Brian O'Connor, Head Coach, Mississippi State Baseball

What’s next

Mississippi State will host No. 5 Georgia in a key SEC series starting on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's decisive victory over Grambling State demonstrates the Bulldogs' impressive depth and form as they prepare for a top-5 matchup against Georgia. This win extends their hot streak at home and sets them up well for the crucial conference series ahead.