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Ole Miss Softball: Rebels Sweep Braves In Midweek Doubleheader

By Daniel Skipper

BEIJING - AUGUST 21: The shoes worn by players from the United States remain at home plate after the five players left them there following USA's 3-1 loss to Japan during the women's grand final gold medal softball game at the Fengtai Softball Field during Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
BEIJING - AUGUST 21: The shoes worn by players from the United States remain at home plate after the five players left them there following USA's 3-1 loss to Japan during the women's grand final gold medal softball game at the Fengtai Softball Field during Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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Ole Miss softball was back in action Tuesday night in Oxford as they hosted the Alcorn State Braves in a rare midweek doubleheader.

Ole Miss softball (27-18, 5-13) was back home in Oxford coming off a two-game series sweep over UTEP in El Paso. Tuesday night they would begin a three-game midweek stretch with a doubleheader against Alcorn State (11-29, 8-3). Alcorn State was entering the Ole Miss Softball Complex on a home series sweep over Alabama A&M this past weekend.

In game-one the Rebels wasted no time getting started and never looked back. Ole Miss softball scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st. They then followed it with 3 runs in the bottom of the 2nd to take the 5-0 lead into the 3rd. The Rebels weren’t done scoring and added a whopping 8 runs in the bottom of the 3rd. Still not finished the Rebels completed the ten-run rule 5 inning game with 1 more run in the bottom of the 4th to secure the 14-0 win.

The 14-0 win over Alcorn State was the Rebels fifth consecutive win and once again proved they are in tournament form again this season. Of course, the Rebels have had a slight break from SEC play which will once again be on the slate this weekend as they travel to Arkansas. The break from SEC play was a well needed remedy for the Rebels and should have them primed to make a strong run in the remainder of the SEC schedule. For now we’ll enjoy this non-conference win by the numbers.

Game-One By The Numbers

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Junior right-hander Brittany Finney drew the game-one start in the circle for the Rebels. Finney went 3.0 innings and allowed no runs and just 2 hits. Finney had 4 Ks. Senior right-hander Elisha Jahnke entered in the 4th and went 2.0 innings. Jahnke allowed no runs on just 1 hit and had 2 Ks.

At The Plate

In game-one there were 8 Rebels who combined for 11 hits while 2 Rebels had multiple hit games. Senior Elantra Cox went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI while sophomore Kaylee Horton went 2 for 2 at the plate with 1 RBI. Junior Izzy Werdann and freshmen Gabby Alvarez and Abbey Latham (HR) all went 1 for 1. Werdann and Alvarez each had 1 RBI while Latham had 2 RBI.

Sophomore Autumn Gillespie, and seniors Bry Castro and Paige McKinney all went 1 for 2 at the plate. Gillespie had 2 RBI while Castro had 4 RBI. Senior Alex Schneider and junior Brittany Finney each had 1 RBI. This was a game where the Rebels were on fire at the plate and it showed in the blowout 14-0 win.

Game-Two Alcorn State

Ole Miss softball had the obvious momentum headed into game-two against the Braves. Of course, the Rebels jumped out front early with 1 run in the bottom of the 1st. Alcorn State answered tying the game at 1-1 in the top of the 3rd. However, the Rebels exploded with 3 runs in the bottom of the frame to take the 4-1 lead into the 4th. Holding Alcorn State scoreless the remainder of the game, the Rebels added 1 run in the 4th, 2 runs in the 5th and 1 run in the 6th to command a 8-1 win.

This win gave the Rebels their sixth consecutive win and with another midweek game Wednesday against UT-Martin the Rebels could have a serious head of steam headed into the weekend SEC series. Of course, for now lets look at this game by the numbers.

Game-Two By The Numbers

Sophomore right-hander Morgan Bruce drew the start for the Rebels in the circle. Bruce went 5.0 innings and allowed 1 earned run on 5 hits. Bruce had 4 Ks. Freshman left hander Anna Borgen entered in the 6th and went 2.0 innings finishing out the circle for the Rebels. Borgen allowed no hits and had 2 Ks in 7 batters faced.

At the plate there were 5 Rebels who combined for 7 hits with 2 Rebels having multiple hit games. Senior Elantra Cox went 2 for 2 while freshman Jessica Puk went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI. Freshman Amanda Roth went 1 for 3 (HR) with 2 RBI on what was her 4th HR of the season. Sophomore Kaylee Horton and senior Bry Castro also went 1 for 3. Horton had 1 RBI. Freshman Abbey Latham had 1 RBI.

Right now the Rebels are playing really good softball and it has shown in their past six games. This team is built on momentum and a six game win streak will go a long way. Of course the Rebels aren’t done with their non-conference stretch.

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Ole Miss softball will be back in action Wednesday at home as they host UT-Martin in the final game of a three-game midweek stretch. First pitch from Ole Miss Softball Complex is set for 6pm CT and the game will be televised via SEC Network+. Good luck to coach Mike Smith and the Rebels. BEAT THE HAWKS! Hotty Toddy!

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