Vanderbilt finishes off Michigan, claims second College World Series title in program history
The key moments of Wednesday night’s College World Series finale between Michigan and Vanderbilt came in the bottom of the third inning and the top of the fourth inning.
In the third, the Commodores loaded the bases and scored three runs. In the top of the fourth inning, the Wolverines loaded the bases against Vandy RHP Mason Hickman, but failed to score.
For Vanderbilt, LF Stephen Scott delivered the big blow, driving this 2-RBI single up the middle to make the score 4-1 in favor of the Commodores:
Stephen Scott delivers a 2 RBI single and the 'Dores take a 4-1 lead in the third! #CWS | @VandyBoys pic.twitter.com/h3WzmP1Zzg
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 27, 2019
Those would prove to be the winning runs in Vanderbilt’s 8-2 victory. Harrison Ray tacked on a run with this single in the bottom of the seventh inning to make the score 7-1 before Michigan scored once in the eighth inning:
Vandy adds some insurance to their lead! #CWS | @VandyBoys pic.twitter.com/npbqd04YKu
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 27, 2019
Catcher Philip Clarke finished off his 3-for-4 day at the plate in the bottom of the eighth by driving in a run on a single to make it 8-2 Commodores.
The Vanderbilt pitching staff also turned in a stellar performance. Mason Hickman started the game, going six innings and allowing one run on four hits while striking out 10. He then gave way to reliever Jake Eder, who tossed three innings while allowing one run and striking out three to finish off the game.
This is the first title for Vanderbilt since 2014, and only the second title in program history. The SEC’s last baseball championship came in 2017, when Florida took home the trophy from Omaha.
With guys like Kumar Rocker and Austin Martin (among others) returning in 2020, the Commodores appear to be challengers to reach Omaha again next season.
Way to go Vandy!!! Salute!
Congrats to Vandy.
Congrats to Vandy. Dominant year.
Hats off…good show!!
Major congrats to both teams. Michigan was among the last four in and they made it to the final game. Very impressive, but Vandy was just too much for them tonight.
Fück Michigan, and you!
Real classy
It’s who he is. Just some clown that shows up here drunk and then makes vile comments.
Bandwagon fans always expose themselves with their lack of sportsmanship. Michigan was mighty impressive in the postseason. That being said, congrats Vandy!
Awesome job Vandy
Way to go Vandy!! It’s always good to see them get the championship!!
Congratulations Vandy!!!
Strong work, Vandy! Way to go!
Congrats YachtcaptainU, way to represent!
Congrats! I’m so glad they moved the CWS Final to a 3 game series.
Congrats Vandy way to go !
Well done, Vandy & way to represent the SEC. Also won a pizza & 6 pack from my neighbor who is a Mich alum. I knew Vandy was winner from the start as the outfield grass was cut in the shape of ‘V’. Hey, omens can be real. :-)
Bats got hot on the right night! Can’t wait to hear the “Vandy doesn’t belong in the SEC” or “Let’s trade Vandy out of the SEC” guy. I am glad we represented the conference and brought the SEC a Natty this year.It was a great and dominating year! Anchor Down!
Congrats to Vandy! They looked like a MLB team in a field of college teams for the most part.
Congrats Vandy! Great pitching, hitting and defense. Clearly the BEST team in college baseball this year.
How about it Dores? Much respect. Ridiculous team, great coaching, and a Natty. At A Boy.
nice job dores, must feel good to win a champy at something.