Pitcher Sidne Peters (12-4, 2.60 ERA) struck out four batters and allowed four hits for her fifth complete game of the season for the Aggies. Designated hitter Mya Perez had a solo home run and first baseman Micaela Wark scored on a wild pitch to strike early in the first inning. A&M (32-12, 12-4 SEC) took a 3-0 lead in the second inning on a solo shot from left fielder Paislie Allen.
Mississippi State’s Des Rivera’s RBI single put the Bulldogs on the board in the fifth.
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A&M opens with the inning with another 1-2 play for its 13th of the year. A pop fly lands short of Allen’s glove puts a runner on first, but Lessentine strikeouts her first batter to end the inning.
Still scoreless, the Aggies leave a runner on as Mississippi State’s pitching retires the first four batters.
The Aggies turn two and Mississippi State leaves two runners stranded.
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RHP Sydney Lessentine (12-3, 3.13 ERA)
LHP Alyssa Faircloth (10-4, 2.21 ERA)