The Auburn Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels have announced their starting pitchers for Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional. Auburn, looking to avoid elimination, will start right-hander Alex Petrovic, boasting a 10-2 record and a 3.19 ERA. Meanwhile, Ole Miss will counter with Taylor Rabe, who holds a record of 5-3 and a 3.84 ERA. Both teams aim to secure their seventh College World Series appearance, with the game set for 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.

By the Numbers
  • Alex Petrovic: 10-2 record, 3.19 ERA, 87 strikeouts this season.
  • Taylor Rabe: 5-3 record, 3.84 ERA, 90 strikeouts in 63 1/3 innings.
State of Play
  • Auburn needs to win both Saturday and Sunday to advance to the College World Series.
  • Ole Miss aims to replicate its 2022 success by reaching the College World Series again.
What's Next

The outcome of Saturday's game will determine if Auburn remains in the tournament or if Ole Miss advances. Should Auburn win, they will face Ole Miss again on Sunday in a decisive match.

Bottom Line

This matchup is crucial for Auburn to continue their playoff hopes, while Ole Miss looks to capitalize on their current momentum. Both teams have strong pitching, making this a tightly contested game.