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Mississippi State to start RHP Duke Stone in top five matchup vs. No. 1 UCLA
- Mississippi State names Duke Stone as the starter for the No. 4 Bulldogs in a top-five clash against No. 1 UCLA at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
- Stone makes his weekend rotation debut after a season start in relief and bullpen roles, compiling 10 innings with 16 strikeouts.
- Stone’s previous starts include four scoreless innings against Delaware and a 4.0-inning effort vs. Troy, supporting his new role.
- UCLA, ranked No. 1, started strong in Arlington with a 12-5 win over Tennessee and an 11-1 lead against Texas A&M.
- Mississippi State’s bullpen depth includes Ben Davis, Charlie Foster, and Maddox Webb as they prepare for the series.
- The game is set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. as Mississippi State attempts to remain undefeated against UCLA.
- The matchup marks a test for Mississippi State’s new rotation and the defending No. 1 UCLA squad.
- Stone’s quote reflects a steady approach to pitching, focusing on throwing the first pitch and then worrying about the second.
- The series highlights Mississippi State’s ongoing effort to challenge top-ranked teams with a revamped rotation and bullpen strategy.
- The upcoming game is part of Mississippi State’s broader Amegy College Baseball Series coverage in Arlington.
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