Mississippi State's Noah Sullivan ejected from baseball game

Bulldogs DH struck out swinging in 7th inning before incident with umpire

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Mississippi State baseball designated hitter Noah Sullivan was ejected from the April 4 game against Georgia. Sullivan struck out swinging in the seventh inning, and a confrontation with home plate umpire Scott Cline followed, leading to Sullivan's ejection from the game.

Why it matters

Ejections of players are relatively rare in college baseball, and this incident raises questions about the dynamics between players, coaches, and umpires during the high-stakes Southeastern Conference season.

The details

According to reports, Sullivan struck out swinging in the seventh inning, and a heated exchange with home plate umpire Scott Cline ensued, resulting in Sullivan's ejection from the game. The specific details of the confrontation are unclear, but ejections of players are not common occurrences in college baseball.

  • The incident occurred during the April 4, 2026 game between Mississippi State and Georgia.

The players

Noah Sullivan

The designated hitter for the Mississippi State baseball team.

Scott Cline

The home plate umpire who ejected Noah Sullivan from the game.

Mississippi State

The college baseball team that Noah Sullivan plays for.

Georgia

The opposing team that was playing against Mississippi State in the game where the incident occurred.

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What they’re saying

“We are still gathering information on the details of the incident, but ejections of players are relatively rare in college baseball and raise important questions about the dynamics between players, coaches, and umpires during the high-stakes conference season.”

— Hattiesburg American, Sports Reporter

What’s next

Mississippi State and the SEC are expected to review the incident and determine if any further disciplinary action is warranted against Noah Sullivan or the umpire.

The takeaway

This ejection highlights the delicate balance between competitive intensity and sportsmanship that college baseball teams must navigate, especially during pivotal conference matchups where emotions can run high.