LSU pulls SP early as Ole Miss threatens weekend sweep in Oxford
By Sydney Hunte
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LSU and Ole Miss are doing battle in Oxford on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series. The Rebels, who entered action with a 25-11 (7-7 SEC) record, took Game One from the Tigers 6-3 on Friday before a 12-2 win in seven innings on Saturday.
The Tigers, in the midst of a disappointing season (by their standards) a year after winning the College World Series – they’re 22-14 and 6-8 in league play in 2026 — had hoped to avoid their first sweep in conference play after dropping the first two. They turned to Grant Fontenot, who held a 1.50 ERA in 12.0 innings across 10 appearances.
Fontenot didn’t get out of the first inning. In fact, he lasted just five batters. After allowing a single, Fontenot got an out on a sacrifice grounder by Tristan Bissetta. He then walked Judd Utermark before back-to-back singles made it a 2-0 game and marked the end of the line for the right-hander.
Jay Johnson’s quick hook in this one was understandable given that it was just Fontenot’s second start of the season. We’ll see if things settle down for LSU or if the Rebels, who have already taken the series, can secure their first sweep of SEC play.
Can LSU turn things around and repeat as champs in Omaha? Or will another team hoist the trophy? Kalshi is taking action on predictions!
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
