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The Vanderbilt Commodores exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the first inning during Game 1 of the College World Series Finals on Monday night. That was more than enough for starting pitcher Jack Leiter.
The sophomore was excellent for Vanderbilt, holding Mississippi State to three hits and two runs in six innings in the 8-2 win. And just like that, Vanderbilt is one win away from defending its 2019 championship (the 2020 College World Series was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
Leiter also walked just three batters and struck out eight, earning the victory.