JT Sokolove’s walk-off home run in the 11th inning capped a wild, error-filled game as Michigan State edged Ohio State 10-9 in a dramatic series opener.
The weather turned hot in East Lansing on Friday afternoon, and so did the Michigan State University baseball bats.
Baseball is a game of momentum — something Michigan State University baseball knows all too well. MSU has ridden highs and lows throughout the season, but now has a chance to steady the ship this weekend against Ohio State.
In the fifth game of a nine-game homestand, Michigan State University baseball defeated Western Michigan 14-4 via run rule.
If one wants to play at a high level in college baseball, consistency is a must. That was the message Michigan State University baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr. drilled into his players after a disappointing sweep at Indiana last weekend.
Behind a gem from junior left-hander Joseph Dzierwa and a late offensive surge, Michigan State University baseball took down Northwestern 10-0 in eight innings.
In game one of a three-game series Friday night, MSU fell behind 7-2 early but fought their way back to extra innings, ultimately losing 11-10.
Michigan State University baseball jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but a steady Central Michigan comeback lifted the Chippewas to a 6-5 win Wednesday afternoon.
Michigan State University baseball’s struggles against Big Ten opponents continued Monday afternoon, as the Spartans dropped both games of a doubleheader, 14-2 and 18-2.
Michigan State University baseball came up short against Indiana, 6-4, despite dominant southpaw Joseph Dzierwa starting on the mound.
On Tuesday night, Michigan State University baseball earned its first win over the Lansing Lugnuts in 11 years, walking away with a 1-0 victory in the Crosstown Showdown.
After losing both games in a rainy doubleheader the previous day, Michigan State University baseball erupted for 16 hits on 35 at-bats, securing a 14-4 run-rule victory over Illinois in eight innings.
In spite of numerous weather delays and time postponements, the Michigan State baseball team hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini for their first home in-conference series of the season. Although showing strength throughout, the Spartans failed to hold onto an advantage, losing both outings.
On Wednesday night, Michigan State University baseball started strong, but a nine-run second inning derailed their chances of securing a key non-conference win.
After taking two of three from a resurgent Penn State squad, Michigan State University baseball has an opportunity to make a statement in the Big Ten.
In the final game of the weekend, Michigan State University baseball won its first Big Ten series of the year, defeating the Nittany Lions 10-5 on Sunday.
In game two of the three-game series Saturday afternoon, Michigan State University baseball jumped to a 5-1 lead before Penn State responded with 10 unanswered runs to win 11-5.
The Spartans capitalized on Penn State's mistakes and played clean baseball to take game one of three, winning 4-0.
Sophomore Ryan McKay delivered the best performance of his career at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four singles and a walk. While not typically known for his speed — having just five stolen bases entering the game — McKay made an impact on the basepaths, swiping two bags and scoring three runs.
Michigan State University baseball opened its Big Ten slate with a series loss at Iowa, winning the opener but dropping the next two. The Hawkeyes’ bats proved too much for the Spartans, outscoring them 25-11 across the series.