Vanderbilt vs Tennessee Tech Baseball: Thrilling 11-Inning Clash Ends in No.17 Commodores’ Victory
In a thrilling 11-inning showdown at Hawkins Field, No. 17 Vanderbilt edged out Tennessee Tech 8-7, marking the first extra-inning game for the Vandy Boys this season.
By the Numbers- The game ended in the 11th inning with Vanderbilt winning 8-7.
- Mack Whitcomb of Tennessee Tech went 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored.
- Tennessee Tech's Matt Gelorme pitched 4.2 innings, allowing just one unearned run and striking out five.
- Juan Vargas of Tennessee Tech gave up a walk-off hit-by-pitch in the 11th inning.
- The game saw a back-and-forth battle with both teams leading at different points.
- Vanderbilt showcased their strength in the seventh inning, scoring six runs to take the lead.
- Tennessee Tech's Whitcomb's two-out heroics kept the Golden Eagles in the game until the 11th inning.
Tennessee Tech will face Eastern Illinois in a crucial weekend series at Quillen Field and Bush Stadium.
Bottom LineVanderbilt's 8-7 victory in 11 innings against Tennessee Tech showcased an intense battle, with standout performances from players on both teams, setting the stage for a competitive weekend series ahead for Tennessee Tech.
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