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Alabama and Ole Miss Split Weekend Series in Tuscaloosa

PUBLISHED May 14, 2026, 11:48 PM ET

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Tuscaloosa, Ala. This weekend No. 18 Alabama rallied late to win the series opener over No. 15 Ole Miss, then saw the Rebels even the series with a 9-0 shutout on Friday night. Alabama extended a reported seven-game SEC winning streak after the opener while Ole Miss answered with a dominant pitching performance in game two. The split leaves both teams weighing seeding implications ahead of the SEC tournament; Alabama gained a conference win that could affect host-seed calculations, while Ole Miss strengthened its postseason case through Taylor Rabe's dominant outing and a decisive game-two victory that highlighted Alabama's offensive struggles and increased attention on pitching matchups.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Series begins between No. 18 Alabama and No. 15 Ole Miss in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama scores three runs in the seventh to win the series opener.
Alabama's win extends a reported seven-game SEC winning streak.
On Friday night Ole Miss shuts out Alabama 9-0 behind Taylor Rabe.
Teams assess impacts on SEC tournament seeding and NCAA regional prospects.

News Intelligence

If you're a fan of SEC baseball, this series matters. Alabama's win could affect host-seed calculations for the SEC tournament. Ole Miss's victory highlighted Alabama's weaknesses, which could impact future games. Keep an eye on how these outcomes shape the teams' strategies.

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Who Benefited

Alabama benefited from a seventh-inning rally that extended its SEC winning streak and improved its tournament seeding prospects, while Ole Miss benefited from a dominant game-two pitching performance that strengthened its postseason pitching credentials and improved its seeding position.

Who Impacted

Alabama suffered a significant offensive collapse in game two, striking out 16 times and recording only two hits in a 9-0 loss, which undermined its run production and complicated its efforts to secure a higher SEC and NCAA regional seed.

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