Offense fails Rebels in SEC opener

HOOVER, Ala. — A.J. Reed didn’t just do a little of everything for Kentucky on Tuesday.
The southpaw shut out Ole Miss for 5.1 innings in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Regions Park.
And then, as if that wasn’t enough, the freshman also went 4-for-4 at the plate with three singles and a solo home run in the fourth inning that proved to be the difference in the 2-0 Kentucky victory. (May 23, 2012, Page 5A)

Loss leaves Rebels still searching for offense

HOOVER, Ala. — The Rebels are hurting, and in a big way.
A week ago Ole Miss was coming off of a three-game sweep of Tennessee and even felt like there was an outside shot of a host spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament if they didn’t sputter down the stretch. (May 23, 2012, Page 6A)

Mayers, Rebels stay alive by shutting out Razorbacks

BLOG: It’s win or go home for the Ole Miss Rebels today.

Unfortunately for the ninth-seeded Rebels, to will have to rough up D.J. Baxendale if they’re to remain alive in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Today’s 9:30 a.m. game is televised on SportSouth/ESPN3.com.

(more…) (May 23, 2012)

Kentucky blanks Ole Miss to open SEC Tournament

BLOG: Ole Miss’ “second season” gets an early-morning jump-start today with a 9:30 a.m. game against fourth-seeded Kentucky today.

The first game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Regions Park in Hoover, Ala., will be televised on SportSouth. (more…) (May 22, 2012)

05.17 OPC Baseball Scores

The following are scores and statistics from Thursday’s Oxford Park Commission youth baseball leagues played at FNC Park: (more…) (May 18, 2012, Page 8A)

Players react to news Lewis is stepping down

The news that Greg Lewis is planning to step down as head baseball coach to pursue an administrative position at the high school caught most everyone off guard, including his players. (May 18, 2012, Page 7A)

Bousfield could be answer atop Rebs’ lineup

All season the Diamond Rebels have had a revolving door in the second spot in the batting order.

Left fielder Tanner Mathis has been a mainstay in the leadoff spot. (more…) (May 17, 2012, Page 6A)

It’s been a long time coming for OM’s Orvis

It’s one thing to be a freshman and receive regular playing time, but it’s a completely different animal to receive sporadic pinch hit opportunities during your first season in the Southeastern Conference.

After coming to Ole Miss during the summer with a slugger’s reputation, freshman Sikes Orvis has been relegated to the latter role due in large part to some of the upperclassmen ahead of him on the depth chart, which is why what he accomplished Saturday is all the more special. (more…) (May 15, 2012, Page 6)

Ole Miss sweeps Vols with Sunday win

Under a veil of mist and light rain on Sunday the Rebels accomplished what they hadn’t done in weeks, close out an Southeastern Conference series with a win.

After taking the first two games of the three-game series against Tennessee, Ole Miss finished off its home schedule by claiming a 4-2 victory at Oxford-University Stadium. (May 14, 2012, Page 2B)

Patriots end Lafayette’s magical run

Lafayette’s improbable run through the MHSAA Class 4A baseball playoffs came to a close Friday.

In front of a capacity crowd at W.V. Brewer Field, the Commodores seemed to set the tone of the North Half game by plating three runs in the first. (more…) (May 14, 2012, Page 3B)