Mississippi News
You have to get 27 outs. USM got 26 before LSU flipped the script.
You have to get 27 outs. Southern Miss got 26 before LSU flipped the script.
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss led LSU 6-2 headed into the bottom of the ninth inning, and Pete Taylor Park was seemingly coming apart at the seams. Fans stomped on the metal grandstand and thundered U-S-M, U-S-M over and over and over. It was more like a football crowd than baseball.
The Golden Eagles had slammed three home runs. Starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep had delivered perhaps the performance of his life. LSU was on the ropes, and Southern Miss closer Landon Harper, so dependable all season long, was on the mound.
The Eagles needed just three outs. LSU needed four runs just to extend the game.
And then, well, you know what happened next. LSU scored those four runs in the ninth to extend the game and then won it with a single run in the bottom of the 10th for a 7-6 victory that was as exhilarating for the Tigers as it was devastating for the Golden Eagles.
Harper, who had allowed only 10 earned runs in 28 appearances all season, gave up four earned runs in one inning.
LSU now has to win just one game to advance to an NCAA Super Regional. Southern Miss must win three, and two of those will have to be over LSU.
Don't know what the odds against that are, but they are sky-high. LSU will rest in the heat of Sunday afternoon while Kennesaw State and Southern Miss play one another to see who gets to come back Sunday night and face a fresh LSU team again.
Kennesaw State and Southern Miss share one regrettable fate. Both had LSU on the ropes on back-to-back nights. Neither could finish the deal.
“We just couldn't put them away,” Southern Miss coach Scott Berry said. “We just couldn't come up with that one pitch for a punch-out the way Waldrep had when he was in there.”
We should go no further without giving Waldrep his due. Actually, let's let LSU coach Jay Johnson have the honors.
“Waldrep was outstanding,” Johnson said. “We faced (Tennessee All American) Chase Dollander (9-0) last Friday night and we faced Waldrep tonight. Those two are the two best pitchers we faced all season.”
That's high, high praise and definitely deserved. After struggling with his control in the first two innings, Waldrep allowed only two hits to the explosive Tigers over the next 4.1 innings. He struck out 11 and at one time fanned six in a row and seven of eight batters. With each third strike, the home crowd got louder and louder. Waldrep was demonstrative himself, punching the air with each strikeout.
It was, both coaches said, a college baseball atmosphere that would be difficult to duplicate.
“Great for college baseball,” Johnson said.
“I can't imagine it was like this at any other venue across the country,” Berry said.
All of which makes the defeat all the more crushing for the Eagles, who got home runs from Will McGillis, Carson Paetow and Christopher Sargent, who was playing with a sore lower back, but also added two singles to his home run.
“We played a really good game for the most part,” Berry said. “We just couldn't get that last out in the ninth. Give LSU credit. They kept fouling off good pitches and did what it took to win the game.”
On Friday night, LSU rallied from seven runs behind in the eighth inning for a 14-11 victory over Kennesaw State. Dylan Crews, the LSU centerfielder and leadoff hitter, said then it was the greatest victory of his LSU career because of the circumstances. Turns out, it was the greatest victory for about 24 hours. What the Tigers did against a really good Southern Miss bullpen takes the proverbial cake.
“It's about what's inside of you,” Johnson, the LSU coach, said.
LSU has plenty.
We'll find out how much moxie the Golden Eagles have Sunday afternoon when they go against a Kennesaw State lineup that has pounded virtually every pitcher it has faced in this regional.
Said Berry, “It's all hands on deck. We face an incredibly hard task, but I feel like we can do it.”
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
Mississippi News
A warm, breezy, and muggy Tuesday – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Warm and humid conditions will persist for the next few days, with an increased chance of storms on Wednesday night. Today will be warm, muggy, and breezy with the possibility of isolated showers or storms in the afternoon, some of which could be severe. Tomorrow will be another warm day with highs in the upper 80s to possibly 90 degrees, and the chance of storms will increase on Wednesday night. By Friday and the weekend, the weather should improve with clearing skies and drier air, and temperatures returning to the mid to upper 70s.
The post A warm, breezy, and muggy Tuesday – Home – WCBI TV appeared first on www.wcbi.com
Mississippi News
Manhunt underway in Warren County for Texas murder suspect
SUMMARY: A manhunt is underway in Warren County, Mississippi for a Texas murder suspect. The Warren County Sheriff's office received a call about a vehicle registered to a homicide victim in Webster, Texas. Authorities are searching a woody area for the suspect, described as a white male who is 6'1″ to 6'2″ tall, weighs 200 pounds, and has a low haircut. The suspect is believed to be on foot and is considered armed and dangerous. Residents in the area are urged to be cautious as the search continues.
The post Manhunt underway in Warren County for Texas murder suspect appeared first on www.wjtv.com
Mississippi News
Hinds County secures funds for courthouse renovations
SUMMARY: Renovations are set to begin at the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson after securing $3 million for repairs, particularly on the roof. County officials are working with vendors to address any potential hazardous materials in the building, ensuring that the historical courtroom is safe for visitors. Supervisor Robert Graham emphasized the need for upgrades to prevent issues like mold, mildew, and leaky roofs. Supervisor Wanda Evers also proposed testing the courthouse paint for lead and asbestos to ensure the building's safety for all occupants. The goal is to work with the Department of Archives and History to renovate the courthouse properly.
The post Hinds County secures funds for courthouse renovations appeared first on www.wjtv.com
-
SuperTalk FM5 days ago
Driver’s education set to become mandatory in Mississippi as bill passes
-
SuperTalk FM4 days ago
State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
-
Mississippi Business6 days ago
Geartek expanding operations in Alcorn County
-
Mississippi News7 days ago
Two women accused of shoplifting across southeast captured in Mississippi
-
Mississippi Today2 days ago
On this day in 1917
-
Mississippi News5 days ago
Altercation at Mississippi police department leads to officer-involved shooting
-
Mississippi News2 days ago
LCSO wants people aware of a scam circling the area
-
Mississippi News2 days ago
Winston Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting at Dave’s Club