Midweek Showdown at Plainsman Park
The Ole Miss Rebels and the Auburn Tigers met on June 5, 2026 at Plainsman Park in Oxford, Mississippi, for a non‑conference baseball game that drew a modest but enthusiastic crowd.
Ole Miss came out swinging, compiling ten hits and six runs over the course of the game, while Auburn managed four runs on nine hits.
The Rebels' offense was anchored by Judd Utermark, who launched a solo home run, and Collin Reuter, whose two‑run homer helped push the lead to 6‑2.
Auburn answered with a solo homer from Mason McCraine and added a double to his stat line, but the Tigers could not close the gap.
Starting pitcher Hudson Calhoun earned the win after throwing 2.2 innings of solid work, while reliever Walker Hooks sealed the victory with a two‑inning save.
Andreas Alvarez took the loss for Auburn, having pitched 5.2 innings and allowing six runs on ten hits.
Additional contributions came from Brayden Randle, who drove in two RBIs for Ole Miss, and Fralick, Chase, who supplied a sacrifice fly for the Tigers.
The game also featured baserunning activity, including a stolen base by Carter, Bristol and an error by Rembert, Chris that kept the momentum shifting.
On the mound, Hunter Elliott logged 4.1 innings for Ole Miss, while Auburn's Cormier, Lj worked 3.1 innings before the final out.
Overall, the contest showcased a blend of power hitting and steady pitching, with Ole Miss capitalizing on key moments to secure the win.