Ole Miss secured a dramatic 7‑6 victory over Arizona State in a 14‑inning marathon, a win that propelled the Rebels into the winners’ bracket of the Lincoln Regional.
The team now turns its attention to a showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a program boasting seven hitters with double‑digit doubles and seven more with at least one triple.
Projected to start Game 2, right‑hander Taylor Rabe brings a 4‑3 record and a 4.08 ERA, along with a fastball that can hit 98 mph, a speed he has learned to harness in his new starter role.
Projected Lineup and Key Factors
The lineup is expected to feature Dom Decker, Judd Utermark, Tristan Bissetta, Will Furniss, Hayden Federico, Collin Reuter, Austin Fawley, Owen Paino, Tate Sirmans, Daniel Pacella, Brayden Randle, David Kellum and Brad Henderson, each bringing a blend of power and contact.
Coach Mike Bianco emphasized that the Rebels need a lengthy start from Rabe and ample run support to navigate a Nebraska staff that has been hot at the plate, a point echoed by pitching coach Case Sanderson.
Broadcast and Weather Outlook
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPNU, with temperatures forecast in the 70s and 80s and a chance of thunderstorms, factors that could influence pitching strategies and game dynamics.