Mississippi State baseball

Gehrig Frei hits a double for Mississippi State on Tuesday against Grambling.

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The development of players like pitcher Jack Bauer was even more of a priority for head coach Brian O’Connor.

Bauer worked 1.1 innings during MSU’s 12-0 victory over the Grambling Tigers at Dudy Noble Field and the process continues for the young left hander.

As the Bulldogs improved their overall record to 25-4, O’Connor was pleased with the progress of Bauer.

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