Ryan McPherson starts for Mississippi State in regional final

Ryan McPherson is starting as pitcher for Mississippi State in the Starkville Regional final against either No. 2 Cincinnati or No. 3 Louisiana on May 31. This marks McPherson's third start since returning from a forearm injury that sidelined him for an extended period. He has pitched effectively since his return, with a record of 3-1 and a 2.70 ERA over the season. A victory would advance the Bulldogs to the super regional, while a loss would necessitate a rematch on June 1.

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