Edam Cheese Ball 🧀

I came from Holland to Starkville in 1938, now I'm here to stay. It ain't easy...being cheesy. #Hailstate

[Sam Sklar @sklarsam_]

NEW: Lipscomb's Alexander Llinas pitched well again at #MississippiState, even if the final box score doesn't necessarily say so.

The crowd recognized it, and gave him a standing ovation

"It was one of the coolest moments ever."

https://t.co/OvqnDtcl6m via @clarionledger

[anne-parker coleman @anneparkercole1]

Brian O’Connor gets his moneys worth after getting ejected in the 6th inning

O’Connor was arguing after a called strike on Ace Reese with the bases loaded

#Texas | #Hookem

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

I guess it’s just impossible to not give LSU a 3 run head start.

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

@EverythingRebs I think an argument could be made that the 2 run walk off shot in the bottom of the 11th was the losing play.

But, by no means do I want to stop you from covering two big brothers’ rivalry series.

[Doug Kyle @SemperCaninus]

The game was...a cliffhanger. It started out like Murphy's law, everything going wrong, umpteen reasons that would prove all the naysayers right. And true, this is but one game, not even a series win, yet.

But, as someone remarked tonight, if/when you invest this much pitching (226 pitches thrown by six different players), you'd better win. And, they did. A crowd of 13489 at Dudy Noble Field, many of whom persevered through the rain, got louder as it got smaller.

And who wasn't sitting there, shaking their heads, when LSU jumped out front, punched Mississippi State in the mouth, and threatened to do what they've done so many times before, home and away. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss, and everything.

Whoa, not so fast. A funny thing happened. The Mississippi State Bulldogs woke from the groggy episode of "Nothing Changes" and basically said, "Not here, not today."

And they had to do it again, and again. After holding LSU's offense down after 3-0 and 7-3 leads to pull into a 7-7 tie, LSU threatened to steal another one with a run in the 9th and an 8-7 lead. Down to two outs and 0-2, State gets the tying run. Then, when LSU threatens another lead, a dying quail headed to the ground to score another lead run, along comes this dude flying through the air like he's a superhero or something.

And finally, the stubbornness to not relent, the mental toughness to stop the buck, was rewarded. A home run, a walkoff win, and the long-time nemesis is repelled, foiled until at least the next game.

And the confidence you get from it? We'll find out sometime Saturday. Expect just as much of a challenge from LSU as they brought today. But, you're just as justified to expect another Bulldog win. It won't be easy, it never is against them, but it is always, always, worth it.

Here are postgame comments from Dane Burns and Kevin Milewski. There were so many heroes tonight, too many to mention. But, that's the personality of this team. All for one, one for all.

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

@SemperCaninus Great writing, Doug.

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

Sports Cinema Masterpieces:
1A. Rudy
1B. Field of Dreams
1C. This Video

[Steve Robertson @ScoutSteveR]

Don’t ever say, “It’s just a game.”

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

@BFW @HailState4U @RufusSeymo85 Relax, he just came to see his older brothers play their rivalry game.

[Stephen Schoch @bigdonkey47]

It’s been an hour and I’m still not over this James Nunnallee catch

[SEC Network @SECNetwork]

KEVIN MILEWSKI WALK-OFF HOMER IN THE 11TH TO GET THE W OVER LSU!

ELECTRIC ⚡ @HailStateBB

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

I blame the digital camo hats entirely for whatever is going on right now

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

Sounds like you’ve never met BOC

[FauxJimmySexton (Parody Account) | Mike Chaudron @fauxjimmysexton]

The 'Starkville vs. Everybody' branding is strong, but the $8-$78 price point is where the rubber meets the road. In this economy, fan fatigue is real, and third-party platforms have to deliver strong ROI to keep subscribers from churning after the first month. It’s a bold play for State, but sustainability in these membership models is the biggest hurdle we’re seeing right now.

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

Takes stones to leave what’s safe and comfortable to pursue the unknown potential of what could be. I personally know, and it’s scary.

Join me in supporting a good man with a dream, that’s directly related to the Bulldogs. #HailState

[Robbie Faulk @robbiefaulk1878]

Excited about the journey ahead.

Come join me at https://t.co/84frSwYEdY!

[Everything Ole Miss @EverythingRebs]

Hitting, fielding, pitching..

You name it and they are better.

[SixPackSpeak @sixpackspeak]

Kudos to this respectful young man for cleaning up.

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

@robbiefaulkOn3 @ethanfoster64 @brianhadad

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

@VolsAboveAll @DudyNobleField No, you clearly enunciated your stupidity.

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

First sentence: correct.
Second sentence: far, far from correct.

[Orange Inferno 🍊🏆 @VolsAboveAll]

There is no debate. We have the most incredible baseball stadium on earth 🍊

[Edam Cheese Ball 🧀 @EdamCheeseball]

@sip_central @tru_maroon *Carolina Blue

[HailStateMuse @HailStateMuse]

God Bless Dudy Noble Field

2026 SEC home opener. Absolutely gorgeous 🔥