In a game with major implications for hosting an Oxford Regional, Ole Miss did enough to stay within reach and even survived its most dangerous moment. But a late collapse, capped by a Christian Turner walk-off two-run home run, handed No. 22 Arkansas a 5-4 win at Baum-Walker Stadium. After two wildly different high-scoring contests earlier in the weekend, both pitching staffs were locked in today, especially Taylor Rabe. Rabe delivered a strong outing, overpowering hitters with a fastball that consistently touched 97 mph and recording seven strikeouts over five innings. He limited the No. 22 Arkansas to two runs on five hits, giving Ole Miss a chance to take control late. The story of the game and potentially the season unfolded in the bottom of the seventh. With the game tied 3-3, Arkansas attacked immediately when Nolan Sozua led off with a single to right and Zack Stewart followed with a walk. After Damian Ruiz moved both runners into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt, Mike Bianco opted to issue an intentional walk to load the bases. With the raucous crowd on its feet, Walker Hooks stared down the pressure and delivered, striking out the next two batters to escape the...
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