OXFORD, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure a 5-4 comeback victory over the in-state rival Ole Miss Rebels on March 27, 2026, at Swayze Field.
Ole Miss opened the scoring in the bottom of the fourth inning when third baseman Judd Utermark hit a solo home run to right center field.
Mississippi State answered with a three-run rally in the top of the sixth. Second baseman Drew Wyers scored on an RBI single to left field by third baseman Ace Reese. Center fielder Aidan Teel then scored on an RBI double down the left-field line by designated hitter Noah Sullivan. Finally, shortstop Ryder Woodson delivered an RBI single to second base, bringing home Ace Reese to give the Bulldogs a 3-1 lead.
In the bottom of the seventh, Ole Miss regained the lead. After second baseman Dom Decker and left fielder Daniel Pacella both drew walks, catcher Austin Fawley launched a three-run home run down the left-field line, putting the Rebels ahead 4-3.
Mississippi State mounted their comeback in the top of the ninth. Ryder Woodson scored the tying run on an RBI groundout to the pitcher by right fielder Jacob Parker. Catcher Chone James then delivered the game-winning hit, a clutch RBI triple to right field that scored left fielder Bryce Chance.
For Mississippi State, Ryder Woodson paced the offense by going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, while Bryce Chance also finished 2-for-4 with a run scored. Chone James stepped up as a pinch hitter to go 1-for-1, delivering the game-winning RBI triple in the final frame.
For Ole Miss, Austin Fawley was the primary offensive producer, going 1-for-3 with a crucial three-run home run. Judd Utermark finished 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a run scored.
Mississippi State starting pitcher Charlie Foster took a no-decision, allowing one earned run on two hits while striking out three batters over 4.2 innings of work. Tyler Pitzer earned the win in relief, shutting the door by tossing 2.0 hitless and scoreless innings with four strikeouts.
Ole Miss starter Hunter Elliott pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits while striking out seven. Trevor Rabe took the loss out of the bullpen, pitching 2.2 innings and surrendering two earned runs on three hits.
- Winning Pitcher: Tyler Pitzer (2-1)
- Losing Pitcher: Trevor Rabe (3-1)
- Save: None (0 saves)
The game was played under cloudy skies with a temperature of 63 degrees and a 12 mph north wind. Game was 3 hours and 23 minutes, with an announced attendance of 11,758 fans at Swayze Field.
Following the game, Mississippi State’s overall record improves to 22-4 with a conference mark of 5-2, while Ole Miss drops to 19-8 and 3-4 in conference pay..
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