The Sun Devils just lost their first game of the season, blowing a lead in the ninth inning to fall 4-3 to No. 13 Oklahoma. The tough loss doesn't erase the hot start they've gotten off to, including their run-rule win over that same Oklahoma team on Tuesday.
It also adds fuel to the fire heading into a pivotal weekend slate.
Arizona State heads to Arlington for the Amegy Bank College Baseball series. Over the next three days, they'll face off against three Top 25 teams: No. 4 Mississippi State, No. 20 Tennessee, and No. 23 Texas A&M.
The Bulldogs are up first. Mississippi State is 9-0 so far, though not a single team they've faced this season has a winning record. Only two of those opponents have even won 3+ games. It's safe to say the Sun Devils will be the first real test for the Bulldogs, while Arizona State is already battle-tested.
And now, they're also looking to bounce back.
How to watch Arizona State vs Mississippi State
The Sun Devils and Bulldogs will throw out the first pitch at 11:00 AM CST at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
The game will be broadcast on FloSports (subscription required).
Radio coverage can be heard on KAZG 1440 AM.
Betting information
The Sun Devils are underdogs in this one, favored to lose by 4.5 runs, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Arizona State is +146 on the moneyline, while Mississippi State is -188.
The over/under is set at 19.8 total runs.