2B Yarbrough named a finalist for Ferriss Award
Junior second baseman Alex Yarbrough has been named one of three finalists for the C Spire Ferriss Award which is presented annually to the top collegiate baseball player in Mississippi, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Monday. (more…) (May 8, 2012, Page 6)
No. 4 LSU blasts No. 24 Rebels to win series
It appears the Rebels aren’t done searching for a Sunday starter.
After splitting the first two games against No. 4 LSU, the No. 24 Rebels turned to a new starter Sunday for the third consecutive week.
Not only did Dylan Chavez get run from the game prematurely, but Ole Miss struggled to find any pitcher who could consistently put up zeros during the 12-3 loss at Oxford-University Stadium. (May 7, 2012, Page 6)
Rebels say losses have not made them tight
Three weeks in which the Ole Miss Rebels have a chance to win a Southeastern Conference series but come up short can be draining on a team.
Nonetheless, Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco maintained that the team isn’t compounding things with any mental issues on Sundays. (May 7, 2012, Page 7)
No. 4 Tigers pounce, take series with 12-3 win
BLOG: After splitting the first two games, the three-game set between No. 4 LSU and No. 24 Ole Miss comes down to today’s rubber match.
First pitch is set for 1:30 p.m.
(more…) (May 6, 2012)
No. 24 Rebs bounce back from late-night loss, top No. 4 LSU 7-4
BLOG: The No. 24 Rebels will look to rebound from Friday’s late-night letdown today with a 2 p.m. game against No. 4 LSU.
Today’s Western Division showdown will be televised on SportSouth. (more…) (May 5, 2012)
No. 24 Rebels wash away Murray State
It was far from pretty, but the No. 24 Rebels came away from Wednesday’s non-conference game with a lopsided win.
Following a delay due to scattered rain showers that soaked the playing field, Ole Miss pounded out 12 hits en route to an 11-5 victory over Murray State at Oxford-University Stadium. (more…) (May 3, 2012, Page 6)
OM’s Laxer unleashes on USM
PEARL — Josh Laxer looked like a completely different pitcher Tuesday.
Prior to Tuesday’s game, Ole Miss pitching coach Carl Lafferty sat the former Madison Central product down to have a talk.
The freshman had not had the ideal start to his collegiate career, allowing 10 earned runs and five walks in 16.1 innings.
Lafferty told Laxer to let loose. Remember how you pitched for the Jaguars, Lafferty asked. Pitch like that. (May 2, 2012, Page 6)
Wahl, Yarbrough on 2012 Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list
BLOG: Ole Miss’ Alex Yarbrough and Bobby Wahl are two of 60 players that were named to the 2012 Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list earlier today.
(more…) (May 1, 2012)
Early implosion trips up No. 18 Rebels
STARKVILLE—Players say hits are contagious.
Sunday at Dudy Noble Field, hit batters were also contagious. (more…) (April 30, 2012, Page 6)
Yarbrough sees hitting streak halted Sunday
STARKVILLE—Alex Yarbrough saw his hitting streak come to an end at 22 games Sunday following an 0-for-4 performance against the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field.
The Rebel second baseman struck out, grounded out to the pitcher and flew out to center field against MSU starter Luis Pollorena before flying out to right against closer Caleb Reed in the eighth. (April 30, 2012, Page 7)
