Good news for Mississippi State baseball fans — opening day will feature not one but two games. Bad news — inclement weather is expected in the Starkville area over the weekend.
The Diamond Dogs will open a double-header against Manhatten at Dudy Noble Field on Friday at noon. The second game between the Bulldogs and the Jaspers, which will replace Saturday’s contest, will begin 40 minutes after the first matchup, with hopes of wrapping up the two-game affair before anticipated rainfall. Game three will remain as scheduled on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Currently, the National Weather Service is forecasting a 60% chance of showers in Starkville on Friday night. The likelihood of heavy rain will increase to 80% during the day on Saturday and 100% at night.
Let’s play ✌️on Friday.
Weather forces weekend schedule change.
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According to a release from Mississippi State, Friday and Saturday baseball tickets will both be accepted for either game of the opening-day doubleheader. Friday’s tickets will be prioritized in the seating area and premium areas. Only Friday’s parking passes will be accepted.
Those bummed that they’ll be missing out on a Saturday at one of college baseball’s premier venues, the Bulldogs’ basketball team will be in action at in-state foe Ole Miss at 5 p.m. CT. The game can be watched on ESPN.
