Ole Miss rallies late to top ‘Bama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ole Miss’ selection in jerseys prior to Sunday’s decisive third game with Alabama at Sewell-Thomas Stadium seemed to set the tone even if the No. 17 Rebels didn’t realize it at the time. (more…) (March 26, 2012, Page 6)
No. 17 Rebels head to Bama looking to right ship
After struggling to string together complete outings in their last three games, the No. 17 Rebels will head to Alabama this weekend in hopes of a better fate. (March 23, 2012, Page 7A)
Rebels can’t hold on to claim series
Just a couple of inches either way and who knows how Sunday’s game could have turned out at Oxford-University Stadium.
Down to their final strike of the series, Auburn center fielder Ryan Tella hit a two-out double that soared down the left field foul line and barely dropped in fair between the foul line and sliding Ole Miss left fielder Tanner Mathis.
Tiger left fielder Cullen Wacker then hit a double into the opposite corner, scoring Tella to tie the game.
The second double ended the day of Ole Miss starter Mike Mayers, who had limited the Tigers to just four hits until the ninth.
With Rebel closer Brett Huber on the mound, Auburn first baseman Garrett Cooper hit a single up the middle, scoring Wacker to put the Tigers ahead of No. 12 Ole Miss 3-2. (March 19, 2012, Page 6)
SS Anderson bounces back against Houston
Austin Anderson made up for his slow start to the season in a big way on Sunday.
Ole Miss’ sophomore shortstop entered the Houston series with a batting average south of .200, but against Cougar pitchers on Sunday, he had a breakout day by going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and three runs scored. (more…) (March 12, 2012, Page 1B)
Exciting finish lands No. 16 Rebs with series
Ole Miss pitcher Mike Mayers closed his eyes when he heard the muted ping resonate off the bat of Miami (Ohio) center fielder Alex Johnson.
Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco couldn’t see the play from his position calling pitches in the dugout, but he did hear the roar of the crowd. (more…) (March 5, 2012, Page 8A)
Redhawks capitalize on errors to top No. 16 Rebs
BLOG: Hello from Oxford-University Stadium, where for the second time this week the No. 16 Rebels have outlasted the elements to play a baseball game.
Tonight, Ole Miss hosts the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks for Game 1 of a three-game set.
First pitch is set for just after 6:30 p.m. (more…) (March 2, 2012)
Wahl named Co-SEC Pitcher of the Week
Ole Miss sophomore right-hander Bobby Wahl was named the Southeastern Conference’s Co-Pitcher of the week on Monday.
Wahl improved to 2-0 on the year Friday by pitching seven scoreless innings in Ole Miss 2-0 victory over UNC-Wilmington. (more…) (February 28, 2012, Page 9)
New approach has Mathis walking more
Leading up to the season a lot was made of Tanner Mathis’ expanded frame and how trading in his slap-like swing for a more emphatic one might lead to more extra base hits. (more…) (February 27, 2012, Page 1B)
Hively, Snyder bounce back to lead No. 20 Rebs past UNCW
BLOG: Bobby Wahl bounced back from a mediocre season debut and pitched the Rebels to a 2-0 victory in the series opener against UNC-Wilmington on Friday.
Today, senior right-hander R.J. Hively will look to follow in Wahl’s footsteps as the No. 20 Rebels host the Seahawks for Game 2 at Oxford-University Stadium.
First pitch between the Seahawks and Rebels is set for 3 p.m. (more…) (February 25, 2012)
Rebels host Seahawks in first weekend series
After splitting two games at Texas Christian University last weekend and earning a lopsided 8-1 victory on Tuesday, the No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels will host a solid UNC-Wilmington opponent for a three-game series beginning tonight. (February 24, 2012, Page 6A)
