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In a tight series finale against Mississippi State, Ole Miss baseball fell short with a score of 6-5 despite a strong late-game push. After splitting a doubleheader, Ole Miss currently holds a record of 34-17. With four crucial games remaining, the Rebels aim to secure a top-16 seed for the regional tournament. Coach Mike Bianco emphasizes the need for improvement as the team confronts strikeout challenges while maintaining a solid offensive performance.
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Ole Miss baseball faced a tough loss against Mississippi State, falling 6-5 in the series finale on May 10, 2025. Despite a late-game surge that saw the Rebels score two runs in both the seventh and eighth innings, they were unable to tie the game as they stranded the tying runner at first base in the ninth inning.
The loss came on the heels of a doubleheader on May 9, where the teams split their games; Ole Miss clinched a 10-4 victory in the first game, while they lost the second game 4-1. Following the weekend series, the overall season series between Ole Miss and Mississippi State is now tied at 2-2. Ole Miss previously edged out Mississippi State 8-7 in the Governor’s Cup on April 22, demonstrating the competitiveness of their rivalry.
Despite a strong record of 34-17 and a 14-13 performance in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play, Ole Miss has struggled to secure a host bid for the upcoming regional tournament. Entering the Mississippi State series, they were projected as a No. 2 seed in a regional setup. Ole Miss has four regular-season games remaining, with a crucial matchup against UT Martin on May 13 followed by three games against No. 8 Auburn.
To enhance their chances of achieving a top-16 seed, Ole Miss must perform exceptionally well against Auburn, ideally sweeping the series while also making a strong showing in the SEC Tournament. Coach Mike Bianco noted that the team needs to improve as they prepare to bounce back from the disappointment of the series finale against Mississippi State.
In contrast to the hard-hitting offense the team is known for, Ole Miss has shown significant issues with strikeouts throughout the season. They have struck out a total of 476 times, the highest in the SEC, while simultaneously hitting 93 home runs, ranking as the fourth-most in the conference. Their scoring remains strong, as they have managed to score 388 runs this season, placing them sixth in the SEC.
Highlighting individual performances, pitcher Riley Maddox had a notable outing in the second game of the doubleheader on May 9, pitching 6⅓ innings while allowing two earned runs on four hits. He achieved a season-high eight strikeouts and issued two walks. This performance came after he struggled in a previous outing on May 3, where he allowed five runs on eight hits in just 4⅓ innings.
With challenges ahead, the Ole Miss Rebels will need to regroup and capitalize on their remaining games to try and secure a favorable spot heading into the postseason. Support from fans and a strong team effort will be critical as they navigate the final stretch of the regular season and into the postseason competitions.
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