Mississippi State, Kentucky Baseball Series Opener Postponed to Saturday

Severe thunderstorms in Starkville have forced the postponement of the opening game between Mississippi State and Kentucky, leading to a doubleheader on Saturday. Both teams are vying for crucial SEC wins, with Mississippi State needing to improve its record for a shot at the NCAA Tournament and Kentucky aiming to regain momentum after a recent loss. The doubleheader will begin at 2 p.m. CT, with both games airing on SEC Network+, and Sunday’s game is still scheduled as planned. The weather disruption marks the second consecutive weekend Kentucky has had to adjust its schedule due to inclement conditions. Storylines include Mississippi State’s recent coaching change and Kentucky’s coach Nick Mingione’s return to his former team’s ballpark. Both teams have limited SEC series remaining, making this weekend pivotal for tournament seeding and postseason hopes.