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Spartans Final Day In Greenville Spoiled By Blazers
3/9/2025 10:38:00 PM | Baseball
MSU wraps up Greenville residency 6-2 with Sunday’s loss.
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michigan State baseball had its three-game win streak and its farewell tour of its Greenville residency spoiled with a 12-7 loss to UAB on Sunday afternoon in the final day of action in the First Pitch Invitational at Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive.
MSU was denied its unbeaten weekend by UAB, splitting the weekend series with the Blazers, after the Spartans won Friday's match-up, 5-2.
UAB extended a 2-1 lead in the third to a 6-1 lead by the top of the sixth, only to have MSU counter with a five-run frame in the home half of the sixth stanza to tie it up. However, the Blazers countered with a five-run inning of their own to pull away, taking advantage of MSU walks and errors throughout the game.
"I wasn't very happy with how we played today, it's tough to beat anybody when you walk 12 guys and make five errors, but at the same time, I was proud of our guys for coming back there in the sixth inning. We hadn't played well early and had a big five-run sixth inning to tie it up, so we never quit. Our guys played hard and I was really proud of the effort, but unfortunately, it kind of got away from us there in the eighth. It's an unfortunate way to end a really good week and a very good trip, but we'll be ready to go this week."
Sunday concluded MSU's eight-game, 10-day residency at Fluor Field, as the Spartans finished First Pitch Invitational action with a 3-1 mark, part of going 6-2 for the eight games.
"It's always the best week of the year for us," Boss said. "The Greenville Drive and their staff are just incredible to work with for our team. From the groundskeepers, the front office staff, the clubhouse staff, everyone, they just really treats us like their own. That's what really makes this trip so special, they welcome us with open arms and roll out the red carpet for us in every extent. It's a great taste of baseball at the next level for our guys. When you combine a beautiful ballpark with tremendous people, it's a formula for a winning success that they have down here, and we're very fortunate that we get to experience it for 10 days."
Michigan State is 12-3 overall on the season, the Spartans' best start to a season since 2016. UAB improved to 13-3 with the win.
The Spartans took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, before the Blazers took a 2-1 lead in the third, adding two more in the fourth and one each in both the fifth and sixth frames for a 6-1 advantage.
MSU's deficit didn't last very long, as the Spartans quickly tied it up by hanging a "5" on the Fluor Field manual scoreboard on the Green Monster, with all five runs coming with two outs.
Sophomore outfielder Parker Picot got the runs going, coming to bat with the bases full of Spartans and knocked a chopper to third, where the UAB third baseman misplayed it and all three baserunners scampering around. After junior outfielder Jake Dresselhouse drew a walk, sophomore Randy Seymour smacked a double off the Monster to drive in Picot and Dresselhouse and tie the game up at 6-all.
The score stayed stuck at 6-6 for only an inning, before the Blazers scorched five runs in the top of the eighth for an 11-6 lead. MSU got a run back in the home half of the eighth to get within 11-7, but couldn't get any closer as UAB added another run in the top of the ninth and the Spartans were unable to score in their last at bat to end the game and snap MSU's three-game win streak.
The 19 combined runs were scored on 20 combined hits, with UAB knocking out 13 and MSU having seven. The teams also combined for nine errors with four by the Blazers and a season-high five by the Spartans.
MSU also yielded 12 walks on the day.
The Green & White's seven hits came from seven different Spartans, with senior outfielder JT Sokolove, senior designated hitter Nick Williams, senior infielder Sam Busch, graduate catcher Caleb Berry, Picot, Seymour and senior pinch-hitter Christian Williams tallied the hits. Picot knocked a home run, while Busch and Seymour added doubles.
Michigan State now returns home to East Lansing for the Spartans' home-opener at newly renamed Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium on Wednesday, March 12, hosting Michigan in a non-conference contest. First pitch is slated for 4:05 p.m.
MSU then heads to Iowa for its Big Ten Conference weekend series opener, Friday-Sunday, March 14-16.
The week's schedule is subject to change, fans can stay tuned to MSUSpartans.com and @MSUBaseball on Twitter for schedule updates, along with follow this weekend's action with "Watch Live" and "Live Stats."
Michigan State baseball and softball's B1G Preview Special Radio Show, will air live from One North Kitchen & Bar East Lansing on Monday, March 10 from 12-1 p.m. ET.
Fans can hear from MSU baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr. and MSU softball head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley recap their respective seasons through the first few weeks, and preview the upcoming Big Ten portions of their schedules that start the weekend of Thursday-Sunday, March 13-16.
Those fans that cannot make it in person to One North Kitchen & Bar East Lansing, located at 1310 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823, catch watch the B1G Preview Special: Baseball & Softball on MSU Baseball and Softball Facebook and X accounts.
The show can also be heard live on the Spartan Media Network locally on WJIM AM 1240/FM 106.9 in addition at msuspartans.com/watch under the "Live" tab, on the official Michigan State Athletics app. For more information, fans can visit msuspartans.com/feature/CoachesRadioShows.
Spartan baseball will open B1G action at Iowa City, Iowa in a three-game series at Iowa, Friday-Sunday, March 14-16.
Michigan State softball will head to Oklahoma City, Okla., Thursday-Sunday, March 13-16, taking on Minnesota (March 13-14) and Northwestern (March 15-16) for two games each.
MSU baseball is scheduled to host Michigan in a non-conference game at Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium on Wednesday, March 12 at 4:05 p.m.
Spartan softball is slated for its home opener at Secchia Stadium also against an in-state foe, taking on Oakland on Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m.
Michigan State baseball and softball tickets are available online at msuspartans.evenue.net, by contacting the Spartan Ticket Office at 517-355-1610 or by email at tickets@msu.edu for questions or more information.
MSU was denied its unbeaten weekend by UAB, splitting the weekend series with the Blazers, after the Spartans won Friday's match-up, 5-2.
UAB extended a 2-1 lead in the third to a 6-1 lead by the top of the sixth, only to have MSU counter with a five-run frame in the home half of the sixth stanza to tie it up. However, the Blazers countered with a five-run inning of their own to pull away, taking advantage of MSU walks and errors throughout the game.
"I wasn't very happy with how we played today, it's tough to beat anybody when you walk 12 guys and make five errors, but at the same time, I was proud of our guys for coming back there in the sixth inning. We hadn't played well early and had a big five-run sixth inning to tie it up, so we never quit. Our guys played hard and I was really proud of the effort, but unfortunately, it kind of got away from us there in the eighth. It's an unfortunate way to end a really good week and a very good trip, but we'll be ready to go this week."
Sunday concluded MSU's eight-game, 10-day residency at Fluor Field, as the Spartans finished First Pitch Invitational action with a 3-1 mark, part of going 6-2 for the eight games.
"It's always the best week of the year for us," Boss said. "The Greenville Drive and their staff are just incredible to work with for our team. From the groundskeepers, the front office staff, the clubhouse staff, everyone, they just really treats us like their own. That's what really makes this trip so special, they welcome us with open arms and roll out the red carpet for us in every extent. It's a great taste of baseball at the next level for our guys. When you combine a beautiful ballpark with tremendous people, it's a formula for a winning success that they have down here, and we're very fortunate that we get to experience it for 10 days."
Michigan State is 12-3 overall on the season, the Spartans' best start to a season since 2016. UAB improved to 13-3 with the win.
The Spartans took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, before the Blazers took a 2-1 lead in the third, adding two more in the fourth and one each in both the fifth and sixth frames for a 6-1 advantage.
MSU's deficit didn't last very long, as the Spartans quickly tied it up by hanging a "5" on the Fluor Field manual scoreboard on the Green Monster, with all five runs coming with two outs.
Sophomore outfielder Parker Picot got the runs going, coming to bat with the bases full of Spartans and knocked a chopper to third, where the UAB third baseman misplayed it and all three baserunners scampering around. After junior outfielder Jake Dresselhouse drew a walk, sophomore Randy Seymour smacked a double off the Monster to drive in Picot and Dresselhouse and tie the game up at 6-all.
The score stayed stuck at 6-6 for only an inning, before the Blazers scorched five runs in the top of the eighth for an 11-6 lead. MSU got a run back in the home half of the eighth to get within 11-7, but couldn't get any closer as UAB added another run in the top of the ninth and the Spartans were unable to score in their last at bat to end the game and snap MSU's three-game win streak.
The 19 combined runs were scored on 20 combined hits, with UAB knocking out 13 and MSU having seven. The teams also combined for nine errors with four by the Blazers and a season-high five by the Spartans.
MSU also yielded 12 walks on the day.
The Green & White's seven hits came from seven different Spartans, with senior outfielder JT Sokolove, senior designated hitter Nick Williams, senior infielder Sam Busch, graduate catcher Caleb Berry, Picot, Seymour and senior pinch-hitter Christian Williams tallied the hits. Picot knocked a home run, while Busch and Seymour added doubles.
Michigan State now returns home to East Lansing for the Spartans' home-opener at newly renamed Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium on Wednesday, March 12, hosting Michigan in a non-conference contest. First pitch is slated for 4:05 p.m.
MSU then heads to Iowa for its Big Ten Conference weekend series opener, Friday-Sunday, March 14-16.
The week's schedule is subject to change, fans can stay tuned to MSUSpartans.com and @MSUBaseball on Twitter for schedule updates, along with follow this weekend's action with "Watch Live" and "Live Stats."
Michigan State baseball and softball's B1G Preview Special Radio Show, will air live from One North Kitchen & Bar East Lansing on Monday, March 10 from 12-1 p.m. ET.
Fans can hear from MSU baseball head coach Jake Boss Jr. and MSU softball head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley recap their respective seasons through the first few weeks, and preview the upcoming Big Ten portions of their schedules that start the weekend of Thursday-Sunday, March 13-16.
Those fans that cannot make it in person to One North Kitchen & Bar East Lansing, located at 1310 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823, catch watch the B1G Preview Special: Baseball & Softball on MSU Baseball and Softball Facebook and X accounts.
The show can also be heard live on the Spartan Media Network locally on WJIM AM 1240/FM 106.9 in addition at msuspartans.com/watch under the "Live" tab, on the official Michigan State Athletics app. For more information, fans can visit msuspartans.com/feature/CoachesRadioShows.
Spartan baseball will open B1G action at Iowa City, Iowa in a three-game series at Iowa, Friday-Sunday, March 14-16.
Michigan State softball will head to Oklahoma City, Okla., Thursday-Sunday, March 13-16, taking on Minnesota (March 13-14) and Northwestern (March 15-16) for two games each.
MSU baseball is scheduled to host Michigan in a non-conference game at Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium on Wednesday, March 12 at 4:05 p.m.
Spartan softball is slated for its home opener at Secchia Stadium also against an in-state foe, taking on Oakland on Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m.
Michigan State baseball and softball tickets are available online at msuspartans.evenue.net, by contacting the Spartan Ticket Office at 517-355-1610 or by email at tickets@msu.edu for questions or more information.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Justin Hicks (1-0)
L: Donovan, Aidan (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Logan Braunschweig 1 ; Nick Hollifield 1 ; Tyler Waugh 1
RBI: Logan Braunschweig 1 ; Nick Hollifield 2 ; Todd Clay 1 ; Camden Hayslip 1 ; Jaden Anderson 2 ; Landon Beaver 1
SF: Nick Hollifield 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Gavin Lewis Jr 2 ; Logan Braunschweig 2 ; Nick Hollifield 2 ; Todd Clay 1 ; Camden Hayslip 1 ; Tyler Waugh 2 ; Jaden Anderson 2
SB: Gavin Lewis Jr 1 ; Camden Hayslip 1
Batting:
2B: Busch, Sam 1 ; Seymour, Randy 1
HR: Picot, Parker 1
RBI: Picot, Parker 1 ; Seymour, Randy 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Sokolove, JT 1 ; McKay, Ryan 1 ; Busch, Sam 1 ; Berry, Caleb 1 ; Picot, Parker 2 ; Dresselhouse, Jake 1
HBP: Berry, Caleb 1
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