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Vanderbilt completed a three‑game sweep of South Carolina, highlighted by Ryker Waite’s clutch homer and a revamped pitching staff. Coach Tim Corbin’s team now faces a pivotal SEC tournament in Hoover, Alabama, where multiple wins could secure an automatic bid or an at‑large spot.
Vanderbilt rallied from a 3‑0 deficit to beat South Carolina 5‑3, completing a series sweep and securing a 32‑24 record ahead of the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.
Vanderbilt opened the series finale at Hawkins Field with a six‑run first inning, highlighted by Braden Holcomb, Tommy Goodin and Rustan Rigdon, and held on for a 9-5 victory over South Carolina.
A fog‑filled ninth inning forced a controversial call that turned a potential go‑ahead home run into a ground‑rule double, leading to Vanderbilt's 8‑7 loss and a sharp critique from coach Tim Corbin.
Vanderbilt’s offense exploded while pitcher Connor Fennell and reliever Alex Kranzler secured a 9‑1 win over South Carolina, pushing coach Tim Corbin to a historic milestone.
South Carolina will close its regular season with a three‑game series at Vanderbilt, featuring key pitching matchups and a storied rivalry that could shape its SEC Tournament seeding.
Vanderbilt wraps up its regular season with a three‑game series against South Carolina, showcasing a program‑record 106 home runs and several players earning national defensive accolades.