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Brian O'Connor provided an injury update on Ryan McPherson, who is recovering from an ankle injury sustained during a game against Auburn. O'Connor believes McPherson will be ready for the upcoming game against Texas A&M.
Brian O'Connor gives Ryan McPherson injury update before Mississippi State vs Texas A&M
STARKVILLE β Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O'Connor provided an update on starting pitcher Ryan McPherson, who suffered a new injury in his return against Auburn.
"I talked with him yesterday and he was a little bit sore, but we're having practice today, so we'll see as the day goes on," O'Connor told SuperTalk Mississippi radio on May 11. "I think that he'll be fine and ready to go this weekend, but we'll obviously talk to him today and find out where he's at and get an update when we get out there for practice."
McPherson injured his ankle when he tripped behind home plate while backing up a potential throw in the second inning in the series finale May 9. He was removed after 1β innings but was six pitches away from his 40-pitch limit.
It was McPherson's first appearance since suffering a forearm strain March 20 against Vanderbilt.
MSU Bulldog fan Craig Verhage sauces up chicken wings in the smoker before the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Georgia Bulldogs starting pitcher Dylan Vigue (27) pitching against the MSU Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Ryan McPherson injured his ankle while backing up a throw behind home plate.
Brian O'Connor mentioned that McPherson was a bit sore but expected him to be fine and ready for the weekend.
Mississippi State's next game is against Texas A&M this weekend.
McPherson pitched for 1β innings before being removed due to his injury.
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MSU Bulldogs coach Brian O'Connor shakes hands with Georgia Bulldogs coach Wes Johnson before the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs shortstop Gehrig Frei (34) looks to throw out a runner early in the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs second baseman Ryder Woodson (9) makes a throw to first at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) started on the mound for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Georgia third baseman Tre Phelps (1) looks to throw cross the infield for an out at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs batter Reed Stallman runs to first but is thrown out against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) opened up for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Georgia Bulldogs shortstop Kolby Branch (9) throws out a runner at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldog fan Craig Verhage sauces up chicken wings in the smoker before the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldog fan Craig Verhage sauces up chicken wings in the smoker before the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Georgia Bulldogs starting pitcher Dylan Vigue (27) pitching against the MSU Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs coach Brian O'Connor shakes hands with Georgia Bulldogs coach Wes Johnson before the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs shortstop Gehrig Frei (34) looks to throw out a runner early in the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs second baseman Ryder Woodson (9) makes a throw to first at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) started on the mound for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Georgia third baseman Tre Phelps (1) looks to throw cross the infield for an out at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs batter Reed Stallman runs to first but is thrown out against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) opened up for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Georgia Bulldogs shortstop Kolby Branch (9) throws out a runner at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
The No. 12 Bulldogs (38-14, 15-12 SEC) play their final series of the regular season at No. 10 Texas A&M (37-12, 16-10) starting May 14 (6 p.m., SEC Network+).
They lost the Auburn game with McPherson as the starter, 13-2 in seven innings, for the first run-rule loss of the season. McPherson allowed one earned and one unearned run with two hits, no walks and no strikeouts.
McPherson limped to the mound immediately after the injury but did not limp while walking back to the dugout.
The first injury report for the Texas A&M series will be released May 13 at approximately 7:10 p.m.
McPherson was Mississippi State's Game 1 weekend starter before his forearm injury. He was charged with the loss against Auburn and has a 3-1 record with a 2.62 ERA.
Sam SklarΒ is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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