Is Ryan McPherson pitching today for Mississippi State baseball vs Ole Miss?

Mississippi State baseball will be without starting pitcher Ryan McPherson due to an injury in its biggest rivalry series of the season. The No. 4 Bulldogs (21-4, 4-2 SEC) play a three-game series at No.

18 Ole Miss (19-7, 3-3) beginning on March 27 (6:30 p. m. , SEC Network+) at Swayze Field.

McPherson, a sophomore right-hander, exited his last start against Vanderbilt on March 20 and was later diagnosed with a mild forearm strain . Charlie Foster will start in McPherson's place. Here's what to know about McPherson's injury status.

Ryan McPherson injury McPherson underwent an MRI on March 22 before his diagnosis was announced March 24 after MSU defeated Southern Miss at Dudy Noble Field. He was at the game in uniform but wearing a brace on his right arm. Coach Brian O'Connor said March 24 McPherson was "incredibly highly doubtful" to pitch against Ole Miss.