Ole Miss offense explodes in series clincher against LSU

Cade Townsend dominates on the mound as Rebels rally late to defeat Tigers

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:30pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic action on the field.Ole Miss' late-inning offensive explosion and dominant pitching performance propel the Rebels to a crucial series win over SEC rival LSU.Oxford Today

Ole Miss broke up LSU ace William Schmidt's no-hit bid in the fourth inning and scored four runs to take the lead, powered by a towering go-ahead home run from junior catcher Austin Fawley. Rebels starting pitcher Cade Townsend delivered a dominant performance on the mound to clinch the series victory over the Tigers.

Why it matters

This series win over a top SEC rival boosts Ole Miss' postseason hopes and showcases the Rebels' offensive firepower and pitching depth. The Rebels' ability to rally late against an elite LSU pitcher demonstrates their resilience and competitive spirit.

The details

After three nearly flawless innings by LSU's William Schmidt, Ole Miss broke up the no-hit bid in the fourth and scored four runs, including a go-ahead home run by Austin Fawley. Rebels starter Cade Townsend delivered a dominant performance on the mound to clinch the series victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Cade Townsend

The starting pitcher for Ole Miss who delivered a dominant performance to clinch the series victory.

William Schmidt

The ace starting pitcher for LSU who had a no-hit bid through three innings before the Ole Miss offense broke through.

Austin Fawley

The junior catcher for Ole Miss who hit a go-ahead home run in the fourth inning to power the Rebels' comeback.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to have to punch a lot harder than that to get me out of the game.”

— Cade Townsend, Ole Miss Starting Pitcher

What’s next

Ole Miss will look to carry the momentum from this series win into their next SEC matchup, while LSU will aim to rebound and get back on track.

The takeaway

Ole Miss demonstrated its offensive firepower and pitching depth in this series clincher against a top SEC rival, boosting their postseason hopes and showcasing their resilience and competitive spirit.