Wet weather forces changes to Mississippi State at Texas series schedule
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Key Points:
- Heavy rain in South Texas has prompted flood warnings in the Austin area and delayed the start of Mississippi State's Friday game at Texas to 7:30 pm, though broadcasting plans remain unaffected.
- The weekend weather is expected to clear with cooler temperatures, mid-70s on Saturday and around 80 degrees on Sunday, with no further rain anticipated.
- The SEC series between Texas (11-6 SEC) and Mississippi State (13-8 SEC) is crucial for both teams' paths to the league title and NCAA Tournament seeding, with no makeup games allowed if weather disrupts the schedule.
- Texas is currently third in the SEC standings and aiming for a national seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Mississippi State is fourth and seeking to improve their position with a strong finish.
- The Friday matchup features top-ranked pitchers Dylan Volantis for Texas and Tomas Valincius for Mississippi State, with no expected changes to the Bulldog rotation despite the game delay.
