GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Ole Miss Baseball (22-11, 5-7 SEC) won its first road series over a ranked opponent since 2022 Saturday night, scoring five runs in the ninth inning to defeat No. 21 Florida 5-2 and win the rubber match on Saturday night.
Cade Townsend put together his first career quality start, working a career-high six innings and allowing just one run on four hits. He struck out six batters and did not issue a walk.
Townsend retired the first six batters he faced on the night, using just 22 pitches to get through the first two innings.
His one blemish came in the third inning as Florida’s Jacob Kendall hit a leadoff triple and came home on a wild pitch to give Florida a 1-0 lead.
Townsend retired the final eight batters he faced in order before his night was over.