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In a nail-biting finish, the Ole Miss Rebels lost to the Murray State Racers 12-11 in the regional final, concluding their season on June 2. Despite a late-game comeback, the Rebels couldn’t tie the game in the ninth inning, ending their pursuit for postseason glory. Murray State capitalized on early opportunities and advanced to face Duke in the Super Regional round.
Oxford, Mississippi – The Ole Miss Rebels ended their 2025 season in a heartbreaking fashion, falling 12-11 to the Murray State Racers in the regional final on June 2. The loss represents a missed opportunity for a remarkable comeback for the Rebels, who rallied but fell short in the last inning.
Initially, Ole Miss displayed a strong defensive effort by retiring Murray State’s first three batters in the first inning. This marked the first time in 12 attempts that the Racers went without a base runner during the opening inning. The momentum shifted in the second inning when Murray State took a crucial lead by scoring two runs, driven in by Dan Tauken’s infield groundout and a single from Conner Cunningham, allowing Dom Decker and Luke Mistone to cross home plate.
The Racers continued their offensive assault in the third inning, adding three more runs. Will Veirling capped off the inning with an RBI single, extending Murray State’s lead to 5-0. Ole Miss finally got on the board in the bottom of the third with a solo home run from Austin Fawley, reducing the deficit to 5-1. The Rebels’ Judd Utermark further narrowed the score with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, bringing it to 5-3.
Murray State responded decisively, scoring four runs in the fifth inning thanks to a Rebels error and RBI hits from Johnathon Hogart and Dustin Mercer, which pushed their lead to 9-3. The Racers then managed to score another run in the sixth inning, increasing their lead to 10-3. A significant contribution to the Murray State advantage came in the seventh inning, where they extended their lead to 12-3, seemingly putting the game out of reach for Ole Miss.
However, the Rebels weren’t finished yet. In the seventh inning, Ole Miss staged a commendable comeback, scoring five runs. This surge was fueled by four walks and key singles from Luke Hill and Will Furniss, narrowing the gap to 12-8 by the end of the inning. The atmosphere at Swayze Field intensified in the eighth when Brayden Randle connected for his first home run of the season, cutting the score to 12-11.
Despite the electrifying comeback and roaring crowd support, Murray State’s pitcher Graham Kelham effectively closed the game, retiring the side with a quick three outs in the ninth inning. The Rebels were unable to tie the game, thereby concluding their season.
This defeat for Ole Miss not only ends their 2025 campaign but also denies them the chance to continue their pursuit in the baseball postseason. Following this victory, Murray State advanced to the Super Regional round, where they are set to face off against Duke.
As the Rebels reflect on what could have been, the exciting moments in their final game are likely to linger in the memories of loyal fans. The 2025 season showcased the potential of the team and set the stage for future endeavors as they aim to build on their performance in the coming years.
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