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Kemp Alderman lifts Ole Miss to extra innings victory, series win over Purdue with walk-off home run
By Andrew Olson
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Kemp Alderman was determined to power Ole Miss to a series victory over Purdue on Saturday. Alderman capped a 3-for-4 day at the plate with his second home run of the game to walk it off for the Rebels.
The game went to extra innings, tied 6-6. Alderman broke the tie by going to the opposite field with a solo shot in the bottom of the 10th, delivering the 7-6 win in walk-off fashion. It clinches the series for Ole Miss after a 15-7 victory in Friday’s opener. The Rebels are now 13-2 on the season.
KEMP ALDERMAN OPPO TACO WALK-OFF pic.twitter.com/ujFw9g5NnF
— Ole Miss Baseball (@OleMissBSB) March 11, 2023
After the game, Alderman described his mindset at the plate in his final at-bat.
Alderman on the walk-off: “I was sitting 3-1 cutter, said he threw a lot of cutters, & I knew after yesterday & today he wasn’t going to throw me a 3-1 fastball. So, kind of set my sights to right-centerfield & saw it out of his hand & just tried to stay through it & hit it hard”
— Michael Katz (@MichaelLKatz) March 11, 2023
In the first 2 games, Alderman is 5-for-8 against Purdue pitchers with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs. He’ll look to add to those numbers in Sunday’s series finale – if the Boilermakers are willing to pitch to him.
If you parked your car beyond left field, it is not safe.
? @KempAlderman pic.twitter.com/7uzauUm72u
— Ole Miss Baseball (@OleMissBSB) March 11, 2023
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
