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.

(more…) (May 15, 2010)