Nelson stifles Ole Miss’ bats in 4-1 win
TUSCALOOSA — What a difference a year can make. Last year, Alabama pitcher Jimmy Nelson was the goat on Friday night for the Crimson Tide, blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to lose 8-7.
Fast-forward a year, and it’s hard to believe Nelson could have pitched any better.
On Saturday, the Alabama junior pitched what both he and head coach Mitch Gaspard termed his best outing of the season, silencing Ole Miss’ bats in their 4-1 victory.
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Alabama-Ole Miss Game 2 Blog:
TUSCALOOSA — The No. 15 Ole Miss Diamond Rebels will look to get a second straight win in Tuscaloosa today, playing the Alabama Crimson Tide at 3 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN 2. (more…) (May 15, 2010)
Rebels hold on for 5-4 win
TUSCALOOSA —It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Rebels’ five runs in the first three innings were just enough to overcome seven walks by starter Drew Pomeranz and two errors by second baseman Alex Yarbrough as No. 15 Ole Miss was able to hold on to a 5-4 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. (more…) (May 14, 2010)
Ole Miss-Alabama Game 1 Blog
Just got settled into the press box at Alabama’s Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Here are tonight’s starting lineups: (more…) (May 14, 2010)
Former Rebel Norman Hand Dies
Former Ole Miss Rebel defensive lineman and NFL player Norman Hand died Friday morning in Colleton County at the age of 37, according to a Charleston, S.C. news report. (May 14, 2010)
No. 15 Rebels head to Alabama still in hunt for SEC West
A lot will be on the line this weekend when the No. 15 Ole Miss baseball team heads east to face the Alabama Crimson Tide for a three-game series beginning tonight at 6:35 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
For Ole Miss, this weekend’s series is about trying to stay in the fight for the Southeastern Conference Western Division title. For Alabama, it’s about keeping a spot in the SEC Tournament. (May 14, 2010, Page 6A)
Boise State added as 2011 OM season opener
Ole Miss enhanced the season ticket package for the 2011 season with the addition of Boise State to the slate in the opener.
Ole Miss Athletics Director Pete Boone announced the move on Thursday. (May 14, 2010, Page 6A)
Bianco wins 500th game as head coach
Mike Bianco picked up his 500th career win as a head coach and his 400th at the helm of the Ole Miss baseball program as the No. 15 Rebels defeated Arkansas State 5-2 on Wednesday night.
The win closed out the non-conference schedule for the Rebels (35-15 overall). Ole Miss went 20-6 outside of league play this season. (May 13, 2010, Page 1B)
Pomeranz says pectoral a non-issue
The microscope is obviously on Drew Pomeranz.
Ole Miss’ junior ace showed a dip in his velocity last weekend in his start against Arkansas, which raised eyebrows not only amongst Rebel fans, but also with baseball people across the nation due to his high projections in this June’s draft. (May 12, 2010, Page 8)
No. 13 Rebels lose battle for SEC West lead
The most recent battle may have been lost, but the war for the Southeastern Conference’s Western Division title is far from over.
On Sunday, Razorback right-hander Mike Bolsinger led the charge in Arkansas’ 7-0 victory over Ole Miss.
Two days after allowing two runs in 1.1 innings of relief work, Bolsinger — who had began the year as Arkansas’ Friday night starter — was able to keep the Ole Miss bats at bay, surrendering just two hits in 8.0 innings while striking out a career-high 11 batters. (May 10, 2010, Page 1B)


