In a game against in-state rival Southern Miss, Angelina DeLeon and Lexie Brady hit home runs to lead the Ole Miss softball team to a 7-3 victory. Brady hit her team-leading 13th home run of the year, while DeLeon also contributed with her second longball of the season. Grace Sparks pitched well out of the bullpen, striking out five over 3.2 innings to secure the win for the Rebels.
Southern Miss got on the board first with a run in the opening inning, but Ole Miss responded with three runs in the bottom half. Jalia Lassiter and Jaden Pone set the table for the Rebels, who took the lead with a sacrifice fly and Brady’s home run. Despite Southern Miss tying the game in the second inning, Sparks settled in and retired the next 10 of 12 batters she faced.
In the fourth inning, the bottom of the order sparked a rally for Ole Miss, with DeLeon and Ryan Starr getting on base before Lassiter delivered a two-run single to put the Rebels back in front. DeLeon extended the lead with a two-run home run in the sixth inning to secure the victory for Ole Miss.
The Rebels will be back in action on April 26-28 as they host Auburn for Senior Weekend. For more news and information on Ole Miss softball, fans can visit OleMissSports.com and follow the team on social media. Head coach Jamie Trachsel can also be followed on Twitter for updates on the team.
Athletics at the University of Mississippi – Ole Miss
