Ole Miss Rebels Fall to Oklahoma in Series Finale
NORMAN, Okla. – The No. 23 Ole Miss Rebels faced a tough loss against the No. 21 Oklahoma Sooners, dropping game two of their series 5-3 on Saturday. Despite a solid performance with ten hits, the Rebels struggled to capitalize, going 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Oklahoma set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first inning, igniting with a triple followed by two singles, a home run, and a walk. The Rebels fought back in the second inning when Austin Fawley hit a solo home run—his 14th of the season—narrowing the gap to 3-1.
The Sooners responded with two additional runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Easton Carmichael, who hit his second home run of the day. As the game progressed, Ole Miss managed to rally in the seventh inning. Collin Reuter drew a walk, followed by a double from Ryan Moerman, setting the stage for Isaac Humphrey to bring both home with a single, making the score 5-3.
The Rebels had a chance to equalize in the ninth inning. With two outs, Campbell Smithwick came through with a pinch-hit single, and Mitchell Sanford doubled, leading to a pivotal moment with Luke Hill at bat. Unfortunately for Ole Miss, Hill struck out, sealing the game for Oklahoma.
The series concludes with a final matchup scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. CT. Fans can stay connected with the Rebels through various social media platforms and by joining the Rebel Rewards program for exclusive experiences and prizes.
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