The Ole Miss Rebels clashed with in-state rival Mississippi State Tuesday night. The Rebels, who were 0-3 against Bulldogs this season, were outmatched by the No. 7 ranked team in the country again.
The 38th annual Governor’s Cup, played on neutral turf in Pearl, ended in a 4-2 defeat in a match that was characterized by late scoring. Scoreless through the fourth inning, the Rebels consistently put runners on base but never seemed to be able to seal the deal early.
MSU kicked off the scoring in the fifth inning when first baseman Brent Rooker blasted a ball over the left center wall to drive home three RBIs.