No. 4 Mississippi State Baseball heads to Arlington, Texas, this weekend with a 9-0 record after a dominant 16-3 run-rule victory over Austin Peay on Tuesday at Dudy Noble Field.

The Diamond Dawgs pounded out 16 hits and scored in five of six at-bats to overwhelm the Governors in seven innings. After allowing a run in the first, Mississippi State responded quickly, tying the game in the second before erupting for five runs in the third to take control. The Bulldogs added two runs in the fourth, four in the fifth and three in the sixth to trigger the 10-run rule.

Ace Reese led the offense, going 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and four RBIs. Aidan Teel launched a grand slam, and James Nunnallee added a three-run homer off the bench. Mississippi State finished with seven extra-base hits.

Seven pitchers combined to limit Austin Peay to four hits. Chris Billingsley earned the win with 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.

Mississippi State opens the Amegy Bank College Baseball Classic on Friday against Arizona State, followed by Virginia Tech and No. 1 UCLA.

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Mississippi State Baseball Top Prospects At College Baseball Series

 Here’s the top MLB prospects for Mississippi State.

Ace Reese, Mississippi State Baseball

Ace Reese, a 6-foot-3 third baseman, transferred from Houston to Mississippi State and earned SEC Newcomer of the Year honors in 2025. He hit .352/.422/.718 with 21 home runs and 18 doubles. Reese features a compact left-handed swing with plus raw power, though he can be aggressive at times. He shifted from the outfield to third base and played for Team USA over the summer.

James Nunnallee, OF, Mississippi State Baseball

James Nunnallee, a former 14th-round pick, transferred to Mississippi State after hitting .296/.407/.401 with more walks than strikeouts at Virginia. He features elite bat-to-ball skills, highlighted by a 93% overall contact rate, and uses the entire field with a polished approach. Adding strength to boost his power output will be key to elevating his offensive ceiling.

Tomas Valincius, LHP, Mississippi State Baseball

Tomas Valincius transferred to Mississippi State after earning a weekend rotation spot at Virginia, where he posted a 4.59 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 64 1/3 innings. The 6-foot-2 left-hander averages 93-94 mph and touches 97, pairing his fastball with a swing-and-miss slider and a solid changeup. He profiles as a physical, strike-throwing starter.

Duke Stone, RHP, Mississippi State Baseball

Duke Stone, a 6-foot-5 right-hander at Mississippi State, impressed in the Cape Cod League with a 3.33 ERA and 35-to-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 27 innings. He features a low-90s fastball that plays up due to elite extension and carry, along with a promising changeup and developing slider. Stone has the frame and traits of a pro starter.

Ryan McPherson, RHP, Mississippi State Baseball

Ryan McPherson impressed as a freshman at Mississippi State, posting a 4.12 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings and earning a Team USA invite. The 6-foot-3 right-hander sits in the mid-90s and touches 99 mph. He complements his fastball with a sharp slider and a plus fading changeup, showing above-average command of his three-pitch mix.

Peter Mershon, C/OF, Mississippi State Baseball 

Peter Mershon is a 6-foot-2 catcher/outfielder with an athletic frame and intriguing offensive upside. He features a compact, lift-oriented swing that produces consistent quality contact and projects for future power growth. A plus runner, Mershon offers defensive versatility, though refining his receiving skills will be key if he is to remain behind the plate.

William Kirk, LHP, Mississippi State Baseball

William Kirk redshirted as a freshman before transferring to Mississippi State. The 6-foot-2 left-hander is an advanced strike-thrower whose fastball sits in the high 80s to low 90s. He complements it with a mid-70s breaking ball and a swing-and-miss changeup. Added strength could help elevate his overall stuff moving forward.

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