Time and again, there comes a moment in the game that feels like it was directly stitched by destiny. Yes, the odds of a moment like that coming true are slim. It’s so rare that it catches you off guard. And the timing? That couldn’t be any more precise. This time, a single swing connected more than just the bat to the ball. Just like that, something so unlikely yet so beautiful unfolded during a college baseball game. It’s definitely going to amaze you! That moment took place during a wholesome weekend college baseball game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Austin Fawley, Ole Miss catcher, stepped up to the plate with loaded bases and no outs. Fawley made the most of the free-swinging situation and sent a 1-1 pitch flying over the left-center field wall. And then came the highlight of the afternoon. What are the odds of something so unlikely happening? You see, the ball landed directly near Fawley’s mother, who was wearing a red shirt and standing in the left-field section.
Ole Miss catcher Austin Fawley hit a grand slam in the first inning of today’s game. That’s pretty cool.
What’s really cool? His mother caught it! pic.twitter.com/RWCVdsuFAU
— SEC Baseball (@SECbaseball) April 19, 2025
Just in time, we witnessed his mom’s strong reflexes. When the baseball bounced off the concrete, she caught it flawlessly after the first bounce. It was captured perfectly as she was moved towards the ball. It was something that nobody saw coming—not us, not his mom, and not Fawley himself.
Sure, hitting home runs is great. Hitting grand slams is even better. But hitting a grand slam directly at your mom—and having her catch it? That’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. It was Fawley’s 11th home run of the season. It adds a significant value to Ole Miss’s 12-2 win, helping them avoid a series sweep by the Gamecocks.
Had it been a major league game, it surely would have been great to witness such a performance. But the fact that it all unfolded in a college baseball game makes it all the more interesting. This moment is etched forever for Fawley and his family. It was nearly magical—the timing, the talent, and the odds of his mom’s scooping the ball up.
Ole Miss came out strong against South Carolina
When you see the team trapped in a four-game losing streak, they don’t want another rough start. But Ole Miss turned the odds in their favor in the last game of their series against South Carolina. Ole Miss effortlessly kicked off the first inning and recorded six runs before South Carolina could even register an out. After the stellar first inning, Ole Miss had already recorded seven runs.
The best moment of the opening inning was unquestionably the grand slam hit by sophomore catcher Fawley. Six games in, it was his fifth home run. That stellar shot in the Founders Park put an end to a strong rally and gave Ole Miss the push they required to conclude with a 12-2 victory in seven innings.
It eventually helped them to refine their season record to 28-12 and 10-8 in SEC play. This is far better than their total wins last year. Meanwhile, senior left fielder Mitchell Sanford also made a statement with his two home runs. The Ole Miss Rebels went 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position and drew 10 walks.
Ole Miss clearly led the game with home runs from Will Furniss and Mitchell Sanford. Not to mention the clutch hits by Hayden Federico and Judd Utermark. They concluded the game just in time with a run-rule victory. Ole Miss now looks forward to facing Mississippi State. With this energy, they can definitely have another stellar outing.
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