Gordon credits teammates for success in recent outings

STARKVILLE — Cole Gordon has had plenty of frustrating moments.

The junior pitcher from Tampa could have fallen into an extended rut after his earned run average climbed above 6.00 following an outing in which he surrendered five earned runs in 1 1/3 innings in a 10-1 loss to Vanderbilt on March 17.

Legacy in the making: Jake Mangum well on way to breaking college baseball records, wants MSU to win first national championship

Jake Mangum winning the Southeastern Conference batting title as a freshman put him in the record books as the first Bulldog freshman to accomplish that feat. Performing up to a similar standard for the two years that followed may make him one of the best Bulldogs of all time.

Neff finds calling out of bullpen for Bulldogs

STARKVILLE — There is no reason to sugarcoat things now, so Zach Neff won’t: his numbers at Austin Peay were not good.

Henderson not expecting West Coast trends to play out in Omaha

STARKVILLE — Gary Henderson doesn’t project any regional bias to play out in the College World Series.

Mangum plays leading role in MSU’s return to Omaha

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jake Mangum delayed his dream of playing professional baseball for an opportunity to play in the College World Series.

When the Mississippi State junior center fielder finally secured a trip to Omaha, Nebraska, early Monday morning, Mangum couldn’t believe it.

Players agree Gordon was Bulldogs’ MVP

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jake Mangum, Luke Alexander, and Keegan James played key roles in the Mississippi State baseball team’s biggest victory of the season.

On to Omaha

The details will never be lost on Gary Henderson.

MSU going back to Omaha

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Mississippi State baseball team is going back to Omaha.

Tanner Allen had an RBI double and Luke Alexander added a two-run bloop single to right field in a four-run 11th inning early Monday morning to lead MSU to a 10-6 victory against Vanderbilt in Game 3 of the NCAA tournament Nashville Super Regional at Hawkins Field.

MSU (37-27) will face Washington, which defeated Cal State Fullerton 6-5 in walk-off fashion in the 10th inning, in its first game of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The time and date for the game will be announced.

The Bulldogs secured the first of three berths in the College World Series for the Southeastern Conference. Auburn will take on Florida and South Carolina will face Arkansas on Monday in Game 3 of those best-of-three Super Regionals.

Vanderbilt evens the Nashville Super Regional at a game apiece with walk-off home run

NASHVILLE — Vanderbilt repaid the favor.

‘High-strung MacNamee finds walk-off magic again

NASHVILLE — Contrary to recent evidence, Elijah MacNamee is not predisposed to the moments he’s been granted in the NCAA tournament, the same pressure-laden moments he lives for.

Parking garage offers fans cheap alternative to see Super Regional games

NASHVILLE — The ceremonial hanging of K banners, celebrating each strikeout for the home pitcher, takes place outside of Vanderbilt’s Hawkins Field, hanging over the top level of a parking garage just outside of right field.

Notebook: Mangum finds unique way to help Bulldog offense

NASHVILLE — Jake Mangum’s reputation as a hit artist spent two years as well established and a third in a growth period, as his junior season has seen him add a power streak, one that’s been projected by some but seen live by none. The junior from Pearl who used to live off of singles, some of them of the bunting variety, has now added the ability to spray doubles on command and even hit the occasional home run.

MSU baseball team walks off Vanderbilt in Super Regional opener

NASHVILLE — Elijah MacNamee’s home run trots are getting slower these days. He’s becoming more used to this event.

MSU avoids distractions to reach Super Regionals

NASHVILLE — The Mississippi State baseball team was hammering Oklahoma on Sunday in an elimination game to force a winner-take-all Game 7 to decide the NCAA tournament’s Tallahassee Regional.

More Bulldogs bring blond look to Nashville

NASHVILLE — The nightmare Ethan Small is living was born out of a Monday night dinner at Outback Steakhouse.

Skelton’s hot bat helps push MSU to Super Regionals

STARKVILLE — The timing wasn’t great, but Dustin Skelton didn’t have a choice.

In April, catcher Marshall Gilbert started 12 of the Mississippi State baseball team’s 16 games. Gilbert’s batting average climbed from .238 to .298 and he drive in eight runs in that span thanks to four multi-hit games. Gilbert ended the month with 15 hits. Skelton ended it with 19 at-bats.

Bananas help keep MSU loose in run to Super Regionals

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It helps to stay loose in pressure situations.

Facing the prospect of having to win four-straight elimination games, the Mississippi State baseball team did everything it could to enjoy its time at the NCAA tournament’s Tallahassee Regional.

France’s strong start pushes MSU past Oklahoma

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — JP France came to Mississippi State to be a starting pitcher.

For myriad reasons — winter forearm tightness and a lack of depth in the bullpen, among others — the graduate transfer from Tulane made only one start in February before he transitioned to a role as a long reliever.

MSU preparing to lose players, signees to MLB draft

The Mississippi State baseball program is one of 16 teams preparing for a Super Regional this weekend.

MSU also is preparing to lose a few players who helped it get there.

MSU offense finds high gear to win twice in regional play

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This was not a day for second guesses. First of all, the Mississippi State baseball team was on the brink of elimination from the NCAA tournament and had no time for hesitation.