Alabama Crimson Tide Looks to Win SEC Road Series Against Ole Miss Rebels
The No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team dominated the Ole Miss Rebels in Game 1 of their SEC road series on Thursday night, winning 12-0 in a run rule victory. Pitcher Greg Farone threw a complete game, allowing only six hits and striking out six batters. The Crimson Tide’s offense was on fire, with a total of 16 hits and key scoring plays from players like Kade Snell, Ian Petrutz, and Will Hodo.
Tonight, the Crimson Tide looks to continue their winning streak as they send right-handed pitcher Ben Hess to the mound. Despite a lower leg injury in his last outing, head coach Rob Vaughn confirmed that Hess will be able to start. On the other side, the Rebels will counter with left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle, who has a 2-2 record and a 6.11 ERA this season.
The lineup for both teams is set, with Rebels center fielder Ethan Groff leading off and Crimson Tide third baseman Gage Miller in the leadoff spot. The stage is set for an exciting matchup between these two SEC rivals.
Fans can catch all the action live at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi, with first pitch set for 6:32 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU, with the series continuing on Friday and Saturday on SEC Network+ and SEC Network, respectively. For those unable to watch, the game will also be broadcast on the Crimson Tide Sports Network on Tide 100.9 FM.
Stay tuned for live updates throughout the game, and make sure to refresh your browser for the latest information. The battle between the Crimson Tide and the Rebels is sure to be a thrilling one that fans won’t want to miss.