Mississippi State Catcher leaves the game in Missouri

The baseball start -up catcher of Mississippi State, Joe Powell, injured the game on May 16 with an injury.

The injury occurred in the seventh inning in the Taylor Stadium, as Powell, a senior graduate, put a short floor ball, first turned and released it. He fell to the ground, but could go off the field with his own strength.

Ross Highfill replaced Powell in the field.

The Bulldogs (33-20, 14-15 seconds) later received three parking spaces in a 13: 3 run of the Rule against the Tigers (16-37, 3-26).

Joe Powell injury update

Interim coach Justin Parker gave a short update to Powell's status during a radio interview after the game ended.

“I'm not sure yet,” he said. “I think a bit related to my back. Maybe his back has tightened a little. We just have to look at him tonight and see what it looks like for tomorrow.”

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Powell was not the starting catcher who started the season, but overtook Ross Highfill's job because of his bat and defense. He started eight games in a row and 12 of the last 14 at Catcher. If Powell cannot play, Highfill will probably take its place in the starting line -up, especially when Jackson Owen is injured.

It is the third violation of the series for the state Mississippi. In game 1 on May 15, the left field player Gehrig left freely for an unpleasant landing while he slipped into the third basis. The reserve outfield Aaron Downs also left this game after being hit in the face with a field.

Free and downs did not play on May 16, but both were listed as games, which may indicate that their injuries will not be long -term.

This story is updated.

Sam Sklar is the reporter of the Mississippi State Beat for the Clarion Ledger. Send him an email to ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on x @sklarsam_.

Joe Powell injury update

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