Mississippi College baseball split a doubleheader in the Gulf South Conference, winning the opener against UAH 17-7, and losing the second game 7-3. In the first match, the Choctaws showcased a remarkable performance, including a six-run seventh inning where Cade Gadman and Jake LaRocca shined. However, the team faced its first GSC home series loss in nearly two years during the follow-up game, struggling against UAH's early runs and strong pitching from Jaxon Hay.

By the Numbers
  • Choctaws recorded a season-high 17 hits in the first game.
  • LaRocca contributed six RBI, including a home run, in the opener.
  • Cooper Cooksey allowed three earned runs in the first inning of the second game without recording an out.
State of Play
  • Mississippi College's overall record stands at 24-18, with a 17-10 conference record.
  • The team will play two midweek non-conference games, starting with Southern Arkansas on Tuesday.
What's Next

The Choctaws aim to rebound from their recent loss and are set to face Southern Arkansas in midweek non-conference matchups. This will be an opportunity to regain momentum as they push toward the conference standings.

Bottom Line

Despite a split in the doubleheader, the Choctaws displayed significant power at the plate in the opener but must address early-game vulnerabilities in their pitching as they prepare for upcoming contests.