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