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    Chris Lemonis on Mississippi State win over Kent State in opener

    WATCH: Chris Lemonis on MSU's series-opening win over Kent State

    The Bulldogs use a big fifth-inning rally to roll to the victory

    It wasn't always pretty, but No. 3 Mississippi State got the job done on Friday night. The Bulldogs trailed 3-1 in the middle innings but used a six-run fifth inning to take control and ultimately defeat Kent State 8-3 at Dudy Noble Field. The victory improved MSU to 7-2 overall this season.

    Following the game, State head coach Chris Lemonis met with reporters to discuss another tough outing for pitcher Christian MacLeod, the mid-game rally and much more. Watch Lemonis' full postgame press conference with the video at the top of this page.

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