Why Mississippi State softball got shut out twice in first WCWS
Mississippi State softball faced a disappointing end to their season after being shut out twice in the Women's College World Series. The Bulldogs lost 4-0 to Texas, marking their first appearance in the WCWS. Coach Samantha Ricketts noted that despite hard-hit balls, the team struggled to find gaps in the defense.
- ▪Mississippi State softball was shut out twice in the Women's College World Series.
- ▪The Bulldogs lost 4-0 to No. 2 seed Texas on May 29.
- ▪Mississippi State had previously scored 18 runs in the super regionals.
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