Aidan Teel Injury Update: Mississippi State CF Sidelined Against Georgia
Mississippi State center fielder Aidan Teel will not start Game 3 at Dudy Noble Field. First pitch is set for 10 a.m. on April 4, and the game airs on SEC Network+.
Injury details
Teel was hit by a pitch on his right foot during the fifth inning April 3. He initially remained in the game to play defense but exited the next inning. He is wearing a boot and was listed as a game-time decision on the injury report.
This Aidan Teel injury update confirms the Mississippi State CF has been sidelined for the matchup against Georgia. Coach Brian O’Connor said Teel reported he could not run, and the staff would evaluate him for availability.
Lineup adjustments and stakes
With Teel out of the lineup, Bryce Chance will start in center field. Vytas Valincius moves into left field for the Bulldogs.
No. 4 Mississippi State is 25-6 overall and 7-4 in the SEC. No. 5 Georgia stands 26-6 overall and 9-2 in conference play. Mississippi State needs a win to avoid being swept after drops on April 2 and April 3.
Player background and season numbers
Teel is a redshirt junior and a transfer from Virginia. He bats leadoff for Mississippi State.
He has a .318 batting average, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 27 runs scored, and six stolen bases this season.
Reporting
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for Filmogaz.com. Follow him on X @sklarsam_ for updates.
