Kemp Alderman lifts Ole Miss to extra innings victory, series win over Purdue with walk-off home run

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.

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— Ole Miss Baseball (@OleMissBSB) March 11, 2023