The Daily Mississippian · Apr 19, 2019
Rebels struggle at Auburn, drop series opener
A shaky start by Will Ethridge and lack of late-inning offense sunk Ole Miss in a 7-4 loss in game one of its series against the Auburn Tigers on Thursday.
Ethridge, who has not won a road start this season, looked sharp in the early going but began experiencing control issues in the third, where he allowed two singles, a hit and walked a batter.
Although Ethridge only gave up 3 hits, he was pegged for 5 earned runs as he walked four men over five complete innings. Thursday also marked the third-straight SEC loss for the Rebels after they dropped both seven-inning games in a Sunday doubleheader last weekend against Kentucky.