Mace’s start spoiled by 8th inning surge for Mississippi State

University of Florida freshman pitcher Tommy Mace delivers to the mound against the Florida State Seminoles- Florida Gators baseball- 1280x853University of Florida freshman pitcher Tommy Mace delivers to the mound against the Florida State Seminoles / Gator Country photo by David BowieKevin O’Sullivan was faced with a choice on Thursday night. With Tyler Dyson dealing with a shoulder impingement and new Sunday starter Jack Leftwich having thrown just four days ago he needed to pick a starter for Thursday.

He could have bumped up Brady Singer and Jackson Kowar a day each and keep the weekend rotation intact but with Leftwich struggling in his last three starts (12 earned runs in 17.1 innings)…