Ole Miss and Vandy Set to Face Off in Baseball
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The Ole Miss Rebels and Vanderbilt Commodores are set to face off in a three-game series this weekend in Nashville. This will be the first time these two teams have met since last year’s SEC tournament when Vanderbilt came out on top.
Both teams have had strong seasons so far, and this series is sure to be a good one. Ole Miss is currently ranked No. 4 in the nation, while Vanderbilt is No. 6. Be sure to catch all the action
1.The Rivalry
The Ole Miss and Vanderbilt baseball teams have a storied history, with the two teams facing off against each other hundreds of times dating back to the late 1800s. The teams have met at least once every year since 1897, making it one of the oldest rivalries in college baseball
The rivalry took on added importance in the 1990s when both schools joined the Eastern Conference The two teams have regularly been among the top teams in the SEC and have faced off against each other in some memorable games, including a 17-inning marathon in 2001 that Vanderbilt won 8-7.
Both Ole Miss and Vanderbilt are currently ranked in the top 25 nationally and are expected to contend for the SEC title this season. The two teams will meet for a three-game series at Vanderbilt’s Hawkins Field from April 13-15.
2.The teams
Ole Miss and Vanderbilt are set to face off in a three-game series in baseball this weekend. The teams are both nationally ranked, with Ole Miss coming in at number six and Vanderbilt at number eight. This will be the first time the two teams have met this season.
Ole Miss is led by pitcher Ryan Rolison, who has a 7-1 record and an ERA of 2.48. Rolison is expected to start game one of the series. Other Key Players for Ole Miss include first baseman Tate Blackman, who is batting .360, and outfielder Jacob Pearson, who is batting .333.
Vanderbilt is led by pitcher Kyle Wright, who has a 6-3 record and an ERA of 3.09. Wright is expected to start game two of the series. Other key players for Vanderbilt include shortstop Julian Infante, who is batting .341, and outfielder Jeren Kendall, who is batting .333.
3.The players
Vanderbilt and Ole Miss will face off in a three-Game Baseball series this weekend, with the first game set for Friday Night at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The teams are evenly matched, with both having strong pitching staffs and offenses. However, there are a few Key Players to watch out for on each team.
For Vanderbilt, senior pitcher Walker Buehler is one to watch. He was recently named the SEC Pitcher of the Year, and he leads the team with a 1.60 ERA. On offense, look out for sophomore infielder Ethan Paul. He’s hitting .338 on the season and has 37 RBIs.
Ole Miss is led by junior pitcher Brady Bramlett. He has a 2.01 ERA and has struck out 101 batters this season. At the plate, keep an eye on junior first baseman Tate Blackman. He’s hitting .325 on the year and has 46 RBIs.
4.The fans
The fans are what make college baseball so special. At Ole Miss we take great pride in our passionate and dedicated fan base. And, of course, we love to give them something to cheer about. That’s why we’re so excited to face off against Vandy in the upcoming baseball season
We know that the Vandy faithful will be out in full force, but we’re confident that our fans will be louder and prouder. So come on out to the ballpark and show your support for the Rebels!
5.The game
The University of Mississippi Rebels and the Vanderbilt Commodores are set to face off in a three-game Baseball Series this weekend. The schools are two of the most successful programs in the history of the sport, and both teams currently sit atop the SEC standings.
This will be the first time these two teams have met on the diamond since 2014, when Ole Miss won 2-1 in Nashville. The Commodores got revenge the following year, winning 3-0 in Oxford.
The last time these two teams met in a three-game series was in 2013, when Vanderbilt swept Ole Miss in Oxford.
This weekend’s series is sure to be a hotly contested one, as both teams are looking to solidify their position at the top of the SEC standings.
6.The history
Ole Miss and Vanderbilt have a long and storied history in baseball, with the two schools facing off against each other over 100 times since 1897. The rebels hold a slim lead in the all-time series, 52-51, but it is the commodores who have had the upper hand in recent years winning eight of the last ten meetings. This year’s match-up promises to be another close one, with both teams coming into the game with identical 14-5 records.
7.The future
The future of college baseball looks bright as two of the SEC’s best teams, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt, are set to face off in the first game of the College World Series
Both teams are loaded with talented players and are led by strong coaches. This should be a great game for college baseball fans to watch.
8.The tradition
The tradition of Eastern Conference baseball is unrivaled. The conference has produced more College World Series participants (47) and National Champions (16) than any other league in the country. The SEC also has the most former players in Major League Baseball (1,133).
Ole Miss and Vanderbilt have a long history of success on the diamond, and the two schools are set to face off in a three-game series this weekend. The series will be played at Vanderbilt’s home field, Hawkins Field.
This will be the first meeting between the two schools since 2015, when Ole Miss won two out of three games. The all-time series between the SEC rivals is tied at 107-107.
9.The excitement
The annual showdown between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Vanderbilt Commodores is always one of the most anticipated match-ups of the college baseball season. This year is no different, as the two teams are set to face off in a three-game series starting Friday night.
The Rebels come into the series with a 31-17 overall record and a 13-11 mark in SEC play. They are coming off of a tough loss to Alabama in their last series, but they are still very much in contention for an SEC Tournament berth. The Commodores, on the other hand, are 28-21 overall and 13-11 in conference play They too are coming off of a tough loss, but they have been one of the hottest teams in the SEC as of late and they will be looking to make a statement against their rivals this weekend.
This should be a great series between two evenly matched teams. Be sure to catch all of the action this weekend on SEC Network+.
10.The passion
Mississippi and Vanderbilt will face off in a three-game series starting Friday, April 5th. This will be the first time the two teams have met on the diamond since 2013.
The series is set to begin at 6:30 PM CT on Friday and will continue at 2:00 PM CT on Saturday and 1:00 PM CT on Sunday. All three games will be broadcast on the SEC Network