Photos: Mississippi State baseball a hit with young patients
Published on Monday, May 1, 2023
Photos By: Jay Ferchaud and Lindsay McMurtray/ UMMC Communications
Mississippi State’s Bulldogs baseball team hit a homerun with Children’s of Mississippi patients April 25 by spending an afternoon playing board games and coloring in the children’s hospital’s Rainbow Garden. The team brought surprises including soft “baseballs” and mini bats, prompting a quick batting lesson during the afternoon of fun and games.
Children's of Mississippi patient Jayceston Harris of Waynesboro gets his T-shirt signed by Mississippi State baseball players during their visit to the state's only children's hospital.
Children's of Mississippi patient Kannon Mosley of Collinsville shows his Mississippi State baseball swag.
Children's of Mississippi patient Heidi Lewis of McComb smiles during an Uno game with members of Mississippi State's baseball team.
Children's of Mississippi patient Mariola Ramirez of Canton colors with members of the Mississippi State baseball team.
Jayceston swings at a pitch from a Mississippi State University baseball player.
Mississippi State baseball players including outfielder Colton Ledbetter (10) enjoyed an afternoon of games and art projects with patients in the state's only children's hospital, Children's of Mississippi.
Heidi smiles as Mississippi State baseball players sign her T-shirt.
Children's of Mississippi patient Jaycesto enjoys coloring with Mississippi State University baseball players who stopped by on their way to Trustmark Park.
Mississippi State baseball players color and sign autographs during a visit to Children's of Mississippi's Rainbow Garden.
Kellum Clark was among Mississippi State baseball players enjoying a game of Connect Four with patients in Children's of Mississippi's Rainbow Garden.
Children's of Mississippi patients Jamari Sykes and Jordan Porter watch as members of the Mississippi State baseball team play Jenga with them.
Members of the Mississippi State baseball team watch as Children's of Mississippi Jayceston takes a turn in a game of Connect Four.
Allyson Holliman, left, and child life specialist Kelsey Clark work on a sidewalk chalk greeting for Mississippi State's baseball team.
Mississippi State baseball players smile after playing ball with Children's of Mississippi patient Jayceston Harris of Waynesboro.
Mississippi State's baseball team was greeted with a sidewalk chalk message at Children's of Mississippi's Rainbow Garden.