Ole Miss Baseball is gearing up for a three-game series against Wright State this weekend at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels are coming off a strong performance against No. 22 Southern Miss, where they hit four home runs and scored 15 runs. This victory marked their third top-25 win of February, the most in a season since 2021.
The team is currently tied for 10th in the NCAA in home runs and 21st in walks. Pitching has also been a strong suit for Ole Miss, with a current ERA of 3.67 and a ranking of 18th in strikeouts per nine innings. Hunter Elliott, Riley Maddox, and Mason Nichols have been leading the pitching rotation, combining for a 0.60 ERA in their last outing.
Freshman Hayden Federico has been impressing with his performance at the plate, leading the team in batting average, on-base percentage, and stolen bases. Luke Hill has been another standout player, leading the Rebels in multiple offensive categories. Hunter Elliott has shone on the pitching mound, racking up two wins without allowing a run to score.
The Wright State Raiders are no slouches either, having had success in recent seasons under head coach Alex Sogard. Ole Miss holds a 7-4 record over Wright State, with their last meeting resulting in a 9-5 win for the Rebels in 2019.
Fans can catch all the action this weekend on SEC Network+ as Ole Miss looks to continue their strong start to the season against Wright State.
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