The opening game of the SEC baseball series between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ole Miss Rebels delivered a roller‑coaster finish, with Alabama edging out a 5‑4 victory.
Ole Miss struck first, as Dom Decker launched a leadoff homer to right field, putting the Rebels up 1‑0. Alabama answered quickly, tying the game in the bottom of the first when Justin Lebron’s two‑run homer cleared the fence.
The contest remained tightly contested, featuring performances from Hunter Elliott, who scattered five hits while striking out eight and walking two, and Hudson Calhoun, who contributed both at the plate and on the mound. Austin Fawley’s single through left field brought Hayden Federico home, giving Alabama a 2‑2 tie.
A Nail‑Biter in the SEC
In the seventh inning, a JoJo Williamson single loaded the bases, setting the stage for Bryce Fowler’s RBI single to right that knotted the score at 3‑3. Landon Waters entered with two outs and recorded the final out, preserving the tie heading into the later frames. Tristan Bissetta’s 20th homer of the season, a shot over right‑center, sparked a rally that put Alabama ahead. Relief pitcher Matthew Heiberger closed the game with his fourth save of the season, sealing a 5‑4 win.