MIDWEEK MESS: Bulldogs Win Despite Rough Night on the Mound

Mississippi State picked up an 11–7 midweek win over Tulane, but the game raised some questions about the Bulldogs’ pitching staff moving forward. In this episode of Locked On Mississippi State, Landon McBride breaks down Charlie Foster’s start after the right-hander struggled to get through the early innings. Foster allowed multiple runs and exited after just 2.1 innings, continuing a trend of inconsistency that has made his role in the pitching staff a key storyline early in the season. While the pitching staff had some trouble settling in, the Bulldogs’ offense once again proved why it’s one of the most dangerous lineups in college baseball. Mississippi State was held in check for much of the game before exploding late, highlighted by a grand slam from Ace Reese that sparked a big rally in the seventh inning. The Bulldogs finished with 11 runs and continue to rank among the national leaders in several offensive categories, including batting average, slugging, and OPS. The episode also takes a look at where Mississippi State sits in the latest national rankings, with the Bulldogs currently hovering around the top three in most polls. With a major SEC series against Arkansas approaching, the discussion turns to what the Bulldogs need to prove against elite competition and whether the offense can continue its historic pace once conference play begins. Landon also touches on several stories from around college sports, including Mississippi State softball’s nine-game winning streak, new reporting on how much NIL money it takes to compete at the top level of college football, and a  freshman wrestling story out of Oklahoma State.   Follow us on social media! X: @LockedOnMissSt IG: @LockedOnMississippiState TikTok: @LockedOnMississippiState   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.   TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.