Ole Miss dominates Memphis in mid-week matchup
The No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels put on a commanding performance against Memphis, securing a 10-0 victory in a seven-inning run-rule game. The Rebels wasted no time, scoring in each of the first six innings, with outfielder Ryan Moerman leading the charge. Moerman recorded two doubles, a walk, and an RBI, setting the tone for Ole Miss’ offensive explosion.
On the mound, Gunnar Dennis delivered a stellar outing, pitching four scoreless innings, allowing just four hits, and striking out five batters. The Rebels’ pitching staff kept Memphis completely off the scoreboard, marking the first time this season that the Tigers have been shut out.
With this win, Ole Miss improved to 25-7 overall and 8-4 in SEC play, while Memphis fell to 12-20 on the season. The Rebels now turn their attention to their upcoming matchup against Alcorn State Wednesday night in Oxford.
Mississippi State wins mid-week game over UAB and extends win streak
Mississippi State continued its midweek dominance with an 8-3 win over UAB at Young Memorial Field. The Bulldogs, now 20-13, secured their seventh consecutive midweek victory, thanks to a strong performance from Noah Sullivan, who went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, a double, and a home run.
UAB briefly tied the game in the second inning with back-to-back RBI doubles, but Mississippi State responded in the fifth with a four-run outburst, highlighted by Gehrig Frei’s RBI double and Sullivan’s two-run homer. The Bulldogs added two more insurance runs in the eighth, sealing the win.
On the mound, Ryan McPherson earned the win, pitching four innings while allowing just one unearned run and striking out five. Nate Williams and Luke Dotson combined for six more strikeouts, shutting down UAB’s offense in the final innings.
Mississippi State now turns its attention to a weekend SEC showdown against No. 12 Alabama, starting Friday in Tuscaloosa
Alabama Baseball Comes Alive Late, Powers Past No. 23 Southern Miss
In a thrilling midweek matchup at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, No. 12 Alabama rallied late to defeat No. 23 Southern Miss 10-6. The Golden Eagles jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the second and third innings, including a two-run homer by shortstop Ozzie Pratt.
Alabama clawed back with a two-run shot from second baseman Garrett Staton, marking his second consecutive game with a home run. The real turning point came in the sixth inning, when Alabama exploded for six runs, highlighted by catcher Brady Neal’s bases-clearing double, which gave the Crimson Tide the lead.
Freshman Peyton Steele added some late insurance with a solo home run in the eighth, while Carson Ozmer secured his 10th save of the season to close out the victory.
Alabama now improves to 28-6, while Southern Miss falls to 22-11. The Golden Eagles travel to San Marcos, TX for a 3 game series with Texas State beginning Friday.
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