Ole Miss and Texas A&M Split Doubleheader at Swayze Field
- 9 Texas A&M on May 9, 2026, at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi.
- The series win for Ole Miss followed a 5-3 victory over the Aggies on May 8, 2026.
- In the nightcap of the May 9, 2026, doubleheader, Ole Miss took an early lead in the bottom of the second inning.
No. 20 Ole Miss secured a series victory over No. 9 Texas A&M on May 9, 2026, at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels and the Aggies split a Saturday doubleheader, with Texas A&M winning the opening contest 18-5 and Ole Miss claiming the second game 6-5.
The series win for Ole Miss followed a 5-3 victory over the Aggies on May 8, 2026. This result marks consecutive series wins for the Rebels against Texas A&M, as Ole Miss also won the 2024 series 2-1.
Ole Miss Bounces Back in Game Two
In the nightcap of the May 9, 2026, doubleheader, Ole Miss took an early lead in the bottom of the second inning. Hayden Federico recorded a double, which was followed by a center-field home run from Austin Fawley, his 10th of the season. Topher Jones then added a home run to center field to give the Rebels a 3-0 advantage.
The lead expanded in the bottom of the third inning. After a two-out walk by Federico, Collin Reuter hit a home run to left field, leaving Ole Miss with a 5-0 lead through three innings.
Texas A&M responded in the top of the fourth inning, scoring five runs to tie the game. Despite the surge, Ole Miss starter Taylor Rabe remained in the game.
Rabe pitched six innings on 106 pitches, allowing five runs on six hits while recording 14 strikeouts and no walks. This performance represents the highest number of strikeouts by a Rebel pitcher since Doug Nikhazy recorded 16 strikeouts against Florida State in 2021.
Texas A&M Offensive Surge in Game One
Texas A&M dominated the first game of the May 9, 2026, doubleheader with an 18-5 run-rule victory. The Aggies matched a program record by hitting seven home runs during the contest, including two by Chris Hacopian.
Across the two games played on Saturday, the Texas A&M offense combined for 24 hits and nine home runs.
Season Standings and Records
Following the series conclusion on May 9, 2026, Ole Miss holds a season record of 34-18 overall and 14-13 in Southeastern Conference play.
Texas A&M moves to 37-12 overall and 16-10 in Southeastern Conference play.