Mississippi State will go for its third straight win in the Governor’s Cup when the Bulldogs take on rival Ole Miss at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Trustmark Park in Pearl.
MSU is 5-3 all-time in the Governor’s Cup and own an 18-17 edge in the Mayor’s Trophy/ Governor’s Cup series in the Jackson area.
Last year the Diamond Dogs claimed an 8-3 triumph and outhit the Rebels 11-3. State catcher Gavin Collins went 3-for-4 at the plate and Vance Tatum picked up the win on the mound tossing 3 2/3 shutout innings of relief.