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Grambling State at Mississippi State: How to Watch, Starting Pitchers, Weather Forecast

Mississippi State hosts Grambling State Tuesday night. Get broadcast info, weather forecast and pitching matchup details.
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Mississippi State pitcher Chris Billingsley celebrates a clean inning against Tulane in Biloxi.
Mississippi State pitcher Chris Billingsley celebrates a clean inning against Tulane in Biloxi. | Mississippi State Athletics

There’s no such thing as an easy weekend in the SEC and No. 4 Mississippi State continues to remind us of that.

After a road series win at then-No. 18 Ole Miss last weekend, the Bulldogs are going to back in the friendly confines of Dudy Noble Field this weekend to face No. 5 Georgia. Another weekend, another top five matchup for the Bulldogs.

One difference is when the series between the SEC’s two Bulldogs is set to start. Starting on Thursday instead of Friday can put stress on a team’s pitching staff, especially its bullpen.

So, while the outcome of Tuesday night’s game against Grambling State (No. 281 in NCAA RPI) isn’t really in doubt (and if it is, that’s a massive upset), who plays in the game and for how long will matter to Mississippi State.

The series in Oxford was swept away on Sunday. One day before a midweek game is normal, but one day of rest afterwards is not.

That’s what to look for in tonight’s game and here’s everything to know about it.

The Opponent: Grambling State

Batting Leaders

  • Charles Ashe III: .391/.739/.419, 1.158 OPS, 14 R, 27 H, 4 2B, 1 3B, 6 HR, 27 RBI, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 17 SO
  • Hasani Johnson: .329/.439/.529, .968 OPS, 25 R, 27 H, 5 2B, 2 3B, 13 RBI, 32 BB, 4 HBP, 19 SO, 9 SB
  • Shannnon Martin: .301/.373/.434, .807, 22 R, 25 H, 3 2B, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 13 BB, 8 HBP, 13 SO, 5 SB

Weather Forecast

The Starkville area may experience some rain and storms Tuesday afternoon, but it should be cleared out by game time. The National Weather Service forecast gives the area a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The nighttime forecast is “a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”

How to Watch: Grambling State at Mississippi State

  • Who: Grambling State Tigers (9-17, 6-3 SWAC) at No. 4 Mississippi State Bulldogs (24-4, 7-2 SEC)
  • When: 6 p.m., Tuesday
  • Where: Dudy Noble Field, Starkville, Miss.
  • TV: SECN+
  • Radio: Live Radio
  • Stats: Live Stats
  • Series History: Mississippi State leads the all-time series 5-0
  • Last Meeting: Mississippi State 21, Grambling State 2 (2023)
  • Last time out, Bulldogs: def. No. 18 Ole Miss, 7-1
  • Last time out, Tigers: lost to Texas Southern, 12-1 (8 innings)

Pitching Matchup

RHP Trevor Esparza (1-1, 9.61 ERA) vs. RHP Chris Billingsley Jr. (1-0, 5.19 ERA)

Mississippi State Batting Lineup

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Grambling State Batting Lineup

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Taylor Hodges
TAYLOR HODGES

Award-winning sports editor, writer, columnist, and photographer with 15 years’ experience offering his opinion and insight about the sports world in Mississippi and Texas, but he was taken to Razorback pep rallies at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth before he could walk. Taylor has covered all levels of sports, from small high schools in the Mississippi Delta to NFL games. Follow Taylor on Twitter and Facebook.

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