Andrew Fischer sets personal record, blasts three home runs in win over South Carolina
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss third baseman Andrew Fischer put together a 3-for-5 performance Saturday afternoon against South Carolina at Swayze, which included three home runs and five RBIs.
The Rebels’ home run leader hit his first bomb of the day early in the third inning to put Ole Miss (15-5, 2-0 SEC) ahead 2-0. The ball traveled 360 feet and came off the bat at 110 miles per hour, but was soon followed up by his second homer, which went 417 feet, with an exit velocity of 106 mph.
Man Hits Ball Far @sirfischer3 | SEC Network pic.twitter.com/CCiHA11Mu7
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Top Exit Velos from Today’s Game:@sirfischer3 – 111 mph@sirfischer3 – 110 mph@_ethanlege – 108 mph@sirfischer3 – 107 mph@ethangroff12 – 105 mph
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Fischer’s third home run came in the eighth inning when the Rebels broke the game wide open, scoring eight in the frame.
“An 8-run eighth inning for us there kind of makes a statement that we’re not just going to be okay with a 4-3 victory,” Fisher said after the game.
THIRD HOMER OF THE DAY FOR ANDREW FISCHER
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After the game, Fischer gave the Rebel coaching credit for the team’s offensive success.
“Props to our hitting coaches for just really preparing us before these series. They put in a lot of time and a lot of work, and that’s another reason you come to a school like this. This whole weekend I felt like I faced all of these guys 100 times over before I actually see them for the first time out there because of how prepared we are.”
Andrew Fischer
The Rebel Walk also spoke with Brian Fischer, the father of Andrew, to catch his thoughts on the dominating performance from his son today.
“Pure emotion of excitement and pride, but more happy for him to be able to contribute to the team win. I’ve been able to watch and support him for so many years, but on this stage it’s just magnified beyond belief.“
Brian Fischer, Andrew’s father, on what it meant to watch his son’s performance
What’s Next?
Ole Miss will return to action at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in hopes of sweeping South Carolina. The Rebs did not notch a single SEC sweep last year but they are 27 outs away from doing so. Hotty Toddy!
