The Ole Miss baseball team is gearing up for its first College World Series matchup, slated for June 12 against the University of North Carolina. The Rebels will enter the tournament with high hopes of extending their recent postseason run.
Rabe’s Season Highlights
Coach Mike Bianco confirmed on June 11 that right‑hander Taylor Rabe will be the starter for that opening game. Rabe, who has made 11 starts this season, brings a 5‑3 record and a 3.71 earned run average to the mound.
Rabe’s previous appearances include a start in the regional round against Nebraska and a relief outing in the second super regional game versus Auburn, experiences that Bianco believes have prepared him for the national stage.
While Rabe takes the ball, the Rebels also benefit from the presence of Hunter Elliott, the team’s traditional Friday night starter. Elliott has never lost a tournament game, finishing 7‑0 in his career and famously pitching the decisive game of the 2022 championship.
Elliott’s perfect record adds a layer of confidence to Ole Miss’s strategy, as the team has historically performed well whenever he takes the mound in NCAA Tournament play.
The upcoming contest will test the Rebels’ depth in pitching and could set the tone for their pursuit of another national title. Fans will be watching closely as the two ace arms prepare to face off in Omaha.