Murray State University Athletics
Tuesday, April 12
Oxford, Miss.
11 a.m.
Murray State
at
Ole Miss
Photo by: Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics
Racers Baseball Set for Midweek Matchup at Ole Miss
4/11/2022 8:09:00 PM | Baseball
Murray State Travels to Oxford, Mississippi for a Midweek Clash with the Rebels
Murray State (15-15) baseball travels to Ole Miss for an 11 am Tuesday battle at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi. The matchup with the Rebels will be the third Southeastern Conference opponent the Racers have faced this season after clashes with Alabama and Kentucky in the early stages of the year.Â
The Racers and Rebels have met just 23 Â times in the history of both programs. Murray State dropped the most recent game 7-6 Â in 2018, Ole Miss leads the all-time series 19-3-1. Both teams are coming off of conference losses on the weekend with MSU dropping three games to Southeast Missouri and Ole Miss falling three times to Alabama.
Players to Watch
Jake Slunder continues to lead the Racers offense out of the leadoff spot in the order with a .336 batting average and a .900 OPS (on-base % + slugging %). The graduate outfielder made MSU history in the Racers last time out, becoming the first Murray State player to have multiple three home run games in a career. Slunder ranks second nationally with five triples on the season and has swiped 11 stolen bases.Â
Ryan Fender gets the start on the hill for Murray State for his 10th appearance of the season. The right-hander currently holds a 5.73 ERA in 11 innings pitched while punching out eight batters on the year.
Scouting Report
Ole Miss comes into the series at 19-12 after dropping the series to Alabama last weekend. The Rebels are 3-7 in their last 10 games and sit at 4-8 in SEC play.
The Rebels are led by Tim Elko on the offensive side with his .299 average and 13 home runs this season. The infielder has three doubles with a .419 on-base percentage.
Josh Mallitz leads the Rebels bullpen with 10.2 innings pitched and a 0.00 ERA on the year. Mallitz has struck out 13 while walking just five and giving eight 17 hits.
Coverage of the matchup will be aired live on SECN+Â
GAME NOTES
The Racers and Rebels have met just 23 Â times in the history of both programs. Murray State dropped the most recent game 7-6 Â in 2018, Ole Miss leads the all-time series 19-3-1. Both teams are coming off of conference losses on the weekend with MSU dropping three games to Southeast Missouri and Ole Miss falling three times to Alabama.
Players to Watch
Jake Slunder continues to lead the Racers offense out of the leadoff spot in the order with a .336 batting average and a .900 OPS (on-base % + slugging %). The graduate outfielder made MSU history in the Racers last time out, becoming the first Murray State player to have multiple three home run games in a career. Slunder ranks second nationally with five triples on the season and has swiped 11 stolen bases.Â
Ryan Fender gets the start on the hill for Murray State for his 10th appearance of the season. The right-hander currently holds a 5.73 ERA in 11 innings pitched while punching out eight batters on the year.
Scouting Report
Ole Miss comes into the series at 19-12 after dropping the series to Alabama last weekend. The Rebels are 3-7 in their last 10 games and sit at 4-8 in SEC play.
The Rebels are led by Tim Elko on the offensive side with his .299 average and 13 home runs this season. The infielder has three doubles with a .419 on-base percentage.
Josh Mallitz leads the Rebels bullpen with 10.2 innings pitched and a 0.00 ERA on the year. Mallitz has struck out 13 while walking just five and giving eight 17 hits.
Coverage of the matchup will be aired live on SECN+Â
GAME NOTES
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