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Auburn Falls to Ole Miss in Game 1 of Super Regionals
Ole Miss said 23 rooms were canceled before the opener, but the Rebels still won behind home runs.
- On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Auburn Tigers 6-4 in Game 1 of the Auburn Super Regional at Plainsman Park, moving within one victory of the College World Series.
- Third baseman Judd Utermark hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, while designated hitter Collin Reuter connected for a two-run shot in the sixth off reliever LJ Cormier to provide decisive power.
- Starter Hunter Elliott pitched 4.1 innings while reliever Hudson Calhoun worked 2.2 innings to hold Auburn at bay, and shortstop Brayden Randle contributed two RBI singles to support the pitching effort.
- Auburn rallied late when leadoff hitter Mason McCraine hit a solo home run in the ninth, but the Tigers fell short; Game 2 is Saturday, June 6, at 4 p.m. on ESPN.
- This victory marks the Rebels' first Super Regional win since 2022, when they claimed the national title, and they now need one more win to advance to the College World Series.
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Ole Miss defeats No. 4 seed Auburn 6-4 in Game 1 of Super Regional
AUBURN, Ala. (WLBT) – Ole Miss defeated No. 4 seed Auburn 6-3 Friday night in Game 1 of the Auburn Super Regional, moving one win away from the College World Series. The Rebels (40-21) took a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-three set behind timely hitting and back-to-back home runs. Game 2 is Saturday at 4 p.m. on ESPN. Rebels take early lead Ole Miss scored first in the second inning when Brayden Randle hit a RBI single, scoring Hayden Federico …
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