Vanderbilt lost 7-5 to LSU and was basically dominated by Austin Ross all night long. Still the Commodores made it interesting and sent Mike Ystremski to the plate representing the tying run with 2 outs and a runner on 2nd in the ninth before striking out. Yaz had hit a home run in the 2nd to tie the game at 3.
It was a bizarre finish to a game where LSU controlled throughout. The home plate umpire blew a balk call he made and then rescinded, which was almost very costly as Corbin waived Loftus home on a double down the left field line. Loftus' wide turn almost cost him, as he was just able to beat the high relay throw. Why Corbin sent the runner down 3 in the 9th with 2 outs is truly beyond me.
Now, the Commodores are relegated to the loser's bracket, where they will face a Florida Gators team that, unfortunately doesn't have that much to play for, having wrapped up a National seed. The Commodores now have to make it at least to the Championship game of the tournament to have any chance of hosting.
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SEC officiating reminds me of american idol. They both blow fanny.
LSU is a great hitting team but I'm still a little surprised at the 15 hits. On the bright side, if there was ever a good time to face the Gators, this is it. I like a Corbin-coached team with its back against the wall over a team without a whole ton to play for.
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