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New York Times
4 days ago
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- New York Times
Vanderbilt baseball becomes first No. 1 overall seed to not make a regional final
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Corbin's second Vanderbilt baseball team to enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed became arguably his biggest tournament disappointment — perhaps the biggest tournament disappointment. Vanderbilt is the first No. 1 seed to not reach a regional final after falling 5-4 to Nashville Regional No. 4 seed Wright State at Hawkins Field. The Commodores (43-18) lost two of three games on their home field, managing 10 runs and a .132 average in those games. They had to come back late to beat Wright State (40-20) in the opener before falling to Louisville on Saturday — it's Louisville and Wright State for a spot in the super regionals — and Vanderbilt led for just one of the 27 innings it played. Advertisement Miami in 1999 and Tennessee in 2024 are the only No. 1 seeds to win the College World Series. Vanderbilt in 2025 is the No. 1 seed that was furthest from doing so. 'I think they're all surprising when you lose,' Corbin said when asked if this is his biggest tournament disappointment. 'When you're out, you're out. There hasn't been a day when we've been out of the tournament where I don't feel the same way. Right now, at this moment, I feel great about the effort and how hard we played. I just wish the outcome was different for the boys. That stings. But that's the nature of the game. It's cruel. It can be cruel.' Florida and No. 7 seed Georgia also were eliminated Sunday as part of a tough start for the SEC in this tournament, but Vanderbilt's misery stands out. Corbin, a national champion in 2014 and 2019, has failed to reach the second weekend of this tournament for the fourth straight year after coming within one win of the national title in 2021. This was not a dominant No. 1 overall seed, not like his David Price-led 2007 team that was upset by Michigan in a regional final. But it was a team on a tear, strong defensively and on the mound all season, then adding offensive punch in the latter stages of the season to win the SEC Tournament and become a serious threat for Omaha. But like the No. 6 seed Vanderbilt team of 2023, it came up small at the plate when the pressure was on. Corbin snapped at a reporter Saturday night for asking about the offensive struggles after the 3-2 loss to Louisville, but acknowledged the issues in an emotional presser Sunday and said: 'I just felt like I didn't equip (my players) properly in some way.' 'We just didn't find the holes,' said Vandy designated hitter Mike Mancini, who sparked a ninth-inning rally and would have scored the tying run on a Rustan Rigdon double — but the ball bounced into the stands in right center, forcing Mancini to stay at third. Advertisement He was still at third as RJ Austin flew out to end the game. Wright State lefty starter Griffen Paige came into the game with an 8.90 earned-run average but completely dominated the Commodores, holding them to a single hit in eight innings. Corbin said he believed this season helped his program take a step forward after a dip that has coincided with rival Tennessee's rise. But narratives in this sport are almost exclusively created in the postseason. 'I don't take anything for granted, I don't need a damn life scare to appreciate what I'm doing every day,' Corbin said. 'But you get to the ballpark, get to the yard every day and put on the pants, then the next week you put on the pants and no one is there. The locker room is cleaned out. It's a heavy, heavy hit. … It's just really, really tough. Really tough. It maxes you out.'
Washington Post
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Vanderbilt earns No. 1 seed in NCAA baseball tournament; record 13 SEC teams are in 64-team field
OMAHA, Neb. — Vanderbilt, which gave up just three runs over three games in the SEC Tournament, was awarded the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament on Monday and was among a record 13 teams from the conference to be selected to the 64-team field. The tournament opens Friday with 16 double-elimination regionals. Winners advance to eight best-of-three super regionals. Those winners move on to the College World Series in Omaha beginning June 13.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Anchor Drop: 97 Days to Kickoff
Good morning. Optional Musical Accompaniment We are now 97 days away from Vanderbilt football's season opener against Charleston Southern. 97 on the current roster is defensive lineman Hayden Bray. The 6'4', 277-pound fifth-year senior from Austin, Texas, has yet to appear in a game at Vanderbilt after transferring from Oklahoma (where he played in one game in three years.) Advertisement Vanderbilt baseball run-ruled Tennessee yesterday which advanced the Commodores to today's championship game against Ole Miss, which has been moved up to noon CT. There seems to be a chance that a win today would propel Vanderbilt into the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. There is something very poetic about 'run-ruling Tennessee and possibly getting the #1 overall seed' for all those Vol Twitter burners who insisted that Tennessee had overtaken Vanderbilt for in-state supremacy in baseball. Men's golf shot 6-over par in the second round of the NCAA Championship and is in a tie for 15th heading into today's third round. Vanderbilt will need to stay in the top 15 to play another day. Sports on TV All times Central. Advertisement 10:35 AM: MLB: Guardians at Tigers (Roku) 12:00 PM: PGA Tour: Charles Schwab Challenge, Final Round (Golf Channel) 12:30 PM: MLB: Orioles at Red Sox or Cubs at Reds (MLB Network) 1:10 PM: MLB: Royals at Twins ( free game) 2:00 PM: PGA Tour: Charles Schwab Challenge, Final Round (CBS) 2:00 PM: NHL: Stars at Oilers, Game 3 (ABC) 3:30 PM: MLB: Phillies at A's or Padres at Braves (MLB Network) 6:00 PM: MLB: Dodgers at Mets (ESPN) 7:00 PM: NBA: Knicks at Pacers, Game 3 (TNT) Scoreboard MLB: Red Sox 6, Orioles 5 (Game 1) ... Twins 5, Royals 4 ... Cardinals 6, Diamondbacks 5 ... Pirates 2, Brewers 1 ... Nationals 3, Giants 0 ... Astros 2, Mariners 1 ... Reds 6, Cubs 4 ... Braves 7, Padres 1 ... White Sox 10, Rangers 5 ... Yankees 13, Rockies 1 ... Orioles 2, Red Sox 1 (Game 2) ... Rays 3, Blue Jays 1 ... Guardians 7, Tigers 5 ... Mets 5, Dodgers 2 ... Phillies 9, A's 6 ... Marlins 6, Angels 2. NBA: Timberwolves 143, Thunder 101 (Thunder lead, 2-1.) NHL: Panthers 6, Hurricanes 2 (Panthers lead, 3-0.) More from
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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- Yahoo
What coach Tim Corbin said about Vanderbilt baseball, Tennessee confrontation after Game 3
KNOXVILLE ― After the final out of Vanderbilt baseball's 7-5 win against Tennessee on May 11, which clinched the rivalry series win for the first time since 2021, the teams had to be separated on the field after the benches cleared and several players appeared to exchange words. A Vanderbilt program spokesperson said he was not aware of any ejections or suspensions stemming from the game. "I didn't know what happened really, until I was in the middle of it, but it was just two emotional teams that all played hard," Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin said. "You know that boys will be boys." Advertisement Tempers had flared all game. During the first inning, both teams were issued warnings after Vanderbilt catcher Colin Barczi took exception to Tennessee first baseman Andrew Fischer chirping at Commodores players while rounding the bases after a home run. Both Fischer and Barczi hit two home runs in the game. CONNOR FENNELL Why '12-year-old demon' Connor Fennell angers opposing coaches, dominates for Vanderbilt baseball "Rubber match, Game 3. Both have one win in the series. So, I mean obviously, both teams wanted it more than anything," Barczi said. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@ or on X, formerly Twitter, @aria_gerson. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What Tim Corbin said of Vanderbilt baseball, Tennessee benches clearing
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee opens in-state series with win over Vanderbilt baseball
No. 12 Tennessee (39-11, 15-10 SEC) opened its final Southeastern Conference home series Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols defeated No. 10 Vanderbilt (34-16, 14-11 SEC), 3-2. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Liam Doyle (9-2) started for Tennessee and pitched seven innings. He totaled 12 strikeouts and 100 pitches, including 71 strikes, against 24 batters. Doyle allowed three hits, zero walks, zero runs, four fly outs, four ground outs and hit one batter. Advertisement Tanner Franklin relieved Doyle in the eighth inning. He pitched one inning and recorded one strikeout. Nate Snead earned his fifth save of the season for the Vols. Tennessee's offense totaled nine hits, including doubles from Dalton Bargo, Dean Curley and Hunter Ensley. JD Thompson started for Vanderbilt and pitched six innings. He allowed two earned runs, seven hits and two walks. Thompson totaled 102 pitches, including 68 strikes, against 24 batters. Saturday's game No. 2 between the Vols and Commodores is scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT and will televised by ESPN2. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Tennessee baseball wins series opener against Vanderbilt
