TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Junior starting pitcher Christian MacLeod (5-3) allowed two runs on five hits, struck out 10 batters and walked one to help No. 6 Mississippi State beat Alabama 4-2 on Thursday in the series opener at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
With the win, the Bulldogs improve to 38-13 (18-10 SEC). The Crimson Tide drop to 29-20 (12-15 SEC).
After seven innings from MacLeod, sophomore closer Landon Sims tossed the final two innings and allowed just one hit with five strikeouts and one walk to earn his eighth save.
Alabama junior starting pitcher Tyler Ras (6-4) was charged with the loss after tossing 6 1⁄3 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits with three strikeouts and one walk.