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Photos: Mississippi State University baseball’s winning visit to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications

Before stepping onto the field for their Governor’s Cup win, the Mississippi State University baseball team showed what it means to make an impact beyond the game: spending time with patients and families at Children’s of Mississippi.

David Evangelista, 3, of Clinton catches bubbles with Mississippi State University baseball players at Mimi's playground outside the children’s hospital.
David Evangelista, 3, of Clinton catches bubbles with Mississippi State University baseball players at Mimi's playground outside the children’s hospital.
Mississippi State baseball player Braden Booth plays uno with Brantley Borne, 10, of Brookhaven.
Mississippi State baseball player Braden Booth plays uno with Brantley Borne, 10, of Brookhaven.
MSU baseball player Blake Bevis visits with Hollywood at Mimi's playground in the children's hospital.
MSU baseball player Blake Bevis visits with Hollywood at Mimi's playground in the children's hospital.
Adalyn Carter, 9, of Lumberton shows off MSU baseball merch gifted to her by the team.
Adalyn Carter, 9, of Lumberton shows off MSU baseball merch gifted to her by the team.
Dylan Pearson, 17, of Petal and his mom, Amy, visit with MSU baseball players.
Dylan Pearson, 17, of Petal and his mom, Amy, visit with MSU baseball players.
Journee Burns, 7, of Starkville visits with baseball players from MSU.
Journee Burns, 7, of Starkville visits with baseball players from MSU.
Nolan Jenkins, 10, of Ridgeland holds a souvenir from MSU baseball players.
Nolan Jenkins, 10, of Ridgeland holds a souvenir from MSU baseball players.
Joseph Hunter Arant, 10, of Minter City and his dad, David, visit with players.
Joseph Hunter Arant, 10, of Minter City and his dad, David, visit with players.
MSU player James Nunnallee signs a baseball for Brantley.
MSU player James Nunnallee signs a baseball for Brantley.
MSU baseball player Noah Sullivan and fellow players enter Mimi's playground for a visit with patients.
MSU baseball player Noah Sullivan and fellow players enter Mimi's playground for a visit with patients.
Aaliyah DeLeon, 10, shows off her baseball gifted to her by MSU players.
Aaliyah DeLeon, 10, shows off her baseball gifted to her by MSU players.