Mississippi State Bulldogs Dominate South Carolina in Game 2 Blowout

Diamond Dawgs clinch series with 9-0 shutout win behind strong pitching and offense

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:14am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with players and the field abstracted into bold, angular shapes in a vibrant color palette.Mississippi State's decisive victory over South Carolina showcases the Bulldogs' ability to dominate on both the mound and at the plate.Columbia Today

The Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team recorded a dominant 9-0 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks in Game 2 of their weekend series on Saturday. Pitcher Duke Stone set the tone with six scoreless innings and 12 strikeouts, while the Bulldogs' offense exploded for nine runs on eight hits, including home runs from Blake Bevis and Ace Reese.

Why it matters

The series win over South Carolina is an important boost for Mississippi State as they look to build momentum in SEC play. The Bulldogs have struggled at times this season but this decisive victory on the road shows they have the talent to compete with top conference opponents.

The details

Duke Stone's career-best performance on the mound set the stage for the Bulldogs' offensive outburst. First baseman Blake Bevis led the way at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a three-run home run that broke the game open early. Ace Reese also hit a home run, his second of the series. Eight of Mississippi State's nine starters recorded at least one hit, with five players tallying multi-hit games.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Mississippi State and South Carolina will face off again on Sunday, April 20, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

The players

Duke Stone

The Mississippi State right-handed pitcher had a career-best performance, throwing six scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts to lead his team to victory.

Blake Bevis

The Bulldogs' first baseman went 3-for-4 at the plate, including a three-run home run that broke the game open early.

Ace Reese

The Mississippi State player hit a home run, his second of the series, as part of the Bulldogs' offensive outburst.

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What they’re saying

“Duke Stone was dominant on the mound today, setting the tone for our offense to take over. This was a big series win for us on the road.”

— Chris Lemonis, Mississippi State Head Coach

What’s next

Mississippi State will look to complete the series sweep when they face South Carolina again on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. A win would give the Bulldogs their first SEC series victory since sweeping Ole Miss in early April.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's decisive Game 2 win over South Carolina showcases the team's ability to dominate on both sides of the ball. If the Bulldogs can build on this performance, they could be poised for a strong finish to their SEC schedule and make a push for the postseason.