HATTIESBURG — The Diamond Dogs dropped their first game of the season on Tuesday, losing 3-0 to Southern Miss at Pete Taylor Park.
Chris Lemonis’ team didn’t manage a hit until the sixth inning against a strong bullpen performance from the Golden Eagles. They would add another three hits over the next two innings, getting into two-out situations but only getting one runner in scoring position all game.
Freshman Charlie Foster got the start on the road for the Bulldogs but was pulled after the second inning, allowing three early runs and walking a pair of batters, though he registered three strikeouts. Ben Davis, Evan Siary, Robert Fortenberry and Chase Hungate all came on in relief, steadying the ship for the Bulldogs but seeing no returns on the offensive side to get the team back in the game.
Starkville native Colby Allen got the win on the mound for the Golden Eagles, pitching four innings while allowing no hits and striking out five Bulldogs. Cal Culpepper and Josh Och also contributed from the bullpen before Landen Payne closed out the game to register a save. The Golden Eagle staff combined for 10 strikeouts with just one walk all night in an efficient and suffocating defensive performance.
The Bulldogs return to Starkville for another weekend series starting on Friday afternoon against Missouri State, a mid-week matchup at home with Troy next Tuesday and then the Astros Foundation College Classic in Houston the following weekend.
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