WATCH: Vanderbilt freshman RHP Kumar Rocker strikes out 5 of first 6 Michigan batters
By Adam Spencer
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During the super-regional round of the 2019 NCAA Baseball Tournament, Vanderbilt freshman RHP Kumar Rocker struck out 19 Duke players and threw the first super-regional no-hitter ever.
On Tuesday night, he’s back on the mound, facing Michigan in the College World Series championship series. The Commodores have their backs against the wall, needing to win to avoid elimination.
As you can see below, Rocker brought his A game, striking out five of the first six Wolverines who stepped to the plate:
Kumar Rocker…oh my…
He has struck out 5️⃣ through 6️⃣ hitters ?#CWS | @VandyBoys pic.twitter.com/nGZG9inuZy
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 25, 2019
Rocker got into a bit of trouble in the third inning, allowing two men to reach base with one out. However, he struck out the final batter in the inning to escape with no runs scored.
There’s still a long way to go in this game, but for now, Rocker is dealing and we’ll see how long he remains in this game. Tune in to ESPN to find out how the Commodores fare.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
