Fresh off a 2-1 series win over Missouri, Ole Miss will face another inter-conference test Tuesday as they square off with in-state rivals No. 7 Mississippi State. Three weeks ago, the Rebels were stunned as they lost three straight games to the Bulldogs. Despite those losses, the Rebels have already matched last season’s mark of 12 wins against ranked teams, after series wins against six nationally ranked teams. With few games left in the season, the 25-15 Rebels seek to improve their 9-9 conference record with a redeeming win in Pearl. Here are a couple key matchups to watch for:
Rebel pitching dominance
Head coach Mike Bianco’s pitching staff has been impressive on the mound.