SEC Baseball: Florida, Auburn rise in latest 2023 power rankings

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 01: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators runs to third base during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Condron Family Ballpark on April 01, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 01: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators runs to third base during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Condron Family Ballpark on April 01, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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12. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 12

The first team to remain in their spot from last week’s update is Mississippi State, as the Bulldogs sit at No. 12 with a 24-20 overall record for the season, as well as a 6-15 mark in SEC play. After picking up their third victory this season over in-state rival Ole Miss on Tuesday, 2-1, the Bulldogs would go on to struggle during the weekend, being swept at Tennessee by final scores of 8-7, 12-8, and 13-2.

Having now lost three consecutive games, Mississippi State will return to action this weekend at home for three games against Arkansas.

11. Georgia Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 10

Georgia drops a spot in this week’s update to No. 11, as the Bulldogs now sit at 24-20 overall, as well as 8-13 in SEC play. After beginning the week with a 9-7 home loss to Georgia State, Georgia would go on to win game two at Ole Miss during the weekend, 7-3, as well as drop games one and three by final scores of 7-3 and 8-7, respectively.

The Bulldogs will now host Kennesaw State on Tuesday, an opponent whom Georgia previously defeated 6-4 back on April 4. Georgia will then host Tennessee for three games this weekend.