Auburn melts in the bottom of the 9th and Mississippi State Wins, a breakdown

Jun 17, 2019 222.9K views 2:05

What Happened

In a thrilling matchup at the College World Series, the Mississippi State Bulldogs battle back from a late deficit to defeat the Auburn Tigers in dramatic fashion. In the bottom of the ninth inning, with Mississippi State trailing by one run, the Bulldogs' leadoff batter, Jackson Fristoe, ropes a double off the outfield fence to ignite the rally. "Let's go, come on, I'm serious, let's go, come on," Fristoe exclaims to his teammates, determined to mount a comeback. The next batter, Logan Tanner, works a walk, putting the tying run on base. Then, Justin Foscue steps up and blasts a two-run double down the line, evening the score at 4-4 and sending the Mississippi State dugout into a frenzy. Auburn shortstop Brody Moore records the first out on a sacrifice fly, but the Bulldogs have the tying run in scoring position. The tension builds as the next hitter, Landon Jordan, hits a ground ball to the third baseman. However, the throw sails high, allowing the go-ahead run to score and giving Mississippi State a 5-4 lead. The Tigers are not done yet, as the next batter reaches on an error by the second baseman, putting runners on the corners with one out. The crowd holds their breath as the pressure mounts, but Mississippi State's defense comes through, recording the final two outs to secure the victory. As the Bulldogs erupt in celebration, the camera pans to the Auburn dugout, where the players and coaches are visibly devastated by the collapse. "Don't hit it to me again," one Auburn player can be heard saying, reflecting the agony of the moment. The heartbreak is palpable, but the joy of the Mississippi State players and fans is undeniable. Grandparents and loved ones embrace in the stands, high-fiving and hugging as the Bulldogs revel in their come-from-behind triumph. "Oh, the sadness, the joy," the announcer exclaims, capturing the emotional rollercoaster of this thrilling college baseball showdown.

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