Maroon exploded for a nine-run second inning on its way to an 11-3 blowout of Gray Wednesday evening in Mississippi State’s ninth scrimmage of the fall. The five-inning exhibition took place at Dudy Noble Field.
Reigning Offensive Player of the Week Michael Smith finished 2 for 2 in the leadoff spot for Maroon, recording two RBIs, two runs, a double and a walk. Freshman infielder Hunter Stovall tallied the only three-hit performance of the night, totaling a run, RBI and a double. Also collecting multiple hits for Maroon were freshman catcher Elih Marrero (2 for 3, run, RBI) and freshman outfielder Brant Blaylock (2 for 3, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, double).