“Do you believe in miracles? YES!”
That is the now legendary exclamation, made by Al Michaels in the waning moments of the United States’ heroic hockey victory over the Soviet Union in the semifinal game of the 1980 Winter Olympics.
While it wasn't as large of an upset as that storied contest in Lake Placid, the run that the 2017 Mississippi State baseball team has made is nothing short of miraculous.
The Bulldogs have faced every feat of adversity that life could throw at them. Twelve players were drafted in the 2016 MLB Draft, the team has a completely new coaching staff, and seven pitchers have dealt with Tommy John surgery.