Ole Miss bullpen falters after strong start by Taylor Rabe vs UNC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
In the College World Series opener on June 12, Ole Miss baseball faced a setback against North Carolina, losing 6-2. Taylor Rabe delivered a strong start, holding UNC scoreless through five innings. However, relief pitchers Hudson Calhoun and Walker Hooks struggled, failing to maintain a 2-1 lead. Calhoun entered the game in the sixth inning but was unable to finish the inning, while Hooks allowed a decisive three-run home run in the eighth. Ole Miss now faces elimination against Troy on June 14.
- •Taylor Rabe pitched 5⅔ innings, allowing only two hits.
- •Hudson Calhoun and Walker Hooks struggled in relief roles.
- •Ole Miss leads UNC 2-1 before collapsing in late innings.
- •Rebels face Troy on June 14 for elimination.
- •Game played at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — What went wrong for Ole Miss bullpen after strong Taylor Rabe start vs UNC
"Reliable relief pitchers Hudson Calhoun and Walker Hooks struggled for Ole Miss baseball against North Carolina in the CWS opener.
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