LSU Falls To Mississippi State In Game 1, 10-4

STARKVILLE, Miss. – First baseman Hunter Hines homered twice Friday night, and reliever Nolan Stevens recorded eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings to lead Mississippi State to a 10-4 win over second-ranked LSU at Dudy Noble Field.

Mississippi State improved to 14-5 overall, 1-0 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 16-3 overall, 0-1 in conference play.

The teams meet in Game 2 of the series at 4 p.m. CT Saturday in a contest that will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and televised on the SEC Network.

Stevens (2-0) limited the Tigers to one run on one hit in 5.2 innings with two walks and eight strikeouts.

LSU starting pitcher Luke Holman (4-1) was charged with the loss as he allowed five runs – two earned – on 10 hits in 4.2 innings with one walk and three strikeouts.

(Release via LSU Athletics)

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