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What Ole Miss Must Do to Take Series Over Arkansas on Sunday

Ole Miss Rebels On SI·Benji Haire·29 days ago
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No. 17 Ole Miss heads into Sunday's rubber match against No. 22 Arkansas with plenty at stake, as the Rebels continue to build their case for a regional hosting spot. Entering the weekend ranked No. 14 in the RPI, Ole Miss responded on Saturday with an 11-4 rout of the Razorbacks . Now, with the series on the line, the Rebels have a chance to add another Quad 1 road win to an already impressive postseason resume. Sunday games can be a survival test on the mound, and Taylor Rabe gives the Rebels a high-velocity arm and a pitch mix that could allow for a longer start while preserving the bullpen for later. Rabe has gone six innings in two of his last three starts, and if he provides that stability on Sunday, the Ole Miss offense must put pressure on Arkansas early. Ole Miss exploded for 11 runs on 16 hits Saturday, highlighted by four home runs. But the big offensive day wasn't just about power; the Rebels consistently put the ball in play, pressuring the defense, and working pitch counts.…

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