The #5 ranked Florida Gators came from behind to beat #2 Vandy at Hawkins Field 6-5 after a rain delayed Friday night college baseball game had to be finished on Saturday. With both teams bullpens depleted Vandy crushed Florida in the 2nd game 14-1. In the 3rd and deciding game the SEC leading Commodores took the lead once again in the early innings only to have the Gators tie the game up at three and force extra innings. Vandy had opportunities to win the game with runners in scoring position with zero or 1 out twice in extra innings but could not get the winning run home. Finally in the top of the 12 inning Florida’s Mike Zunino hit a 3-2 fast ball over the right field wall scoring 3 runs to win the game and holding Vandy scoreless in the bottom half of the inning. It was a hard fought series giving a glimpse into what is shaping up to be one of the best SEC Baseball Tournaments in recent years with South Carolina, Florida and Vandy all ranked in the top 5 of all College Baseball Polls.
Florida's Hudson Randall throws to 1st base on a pick off try
Tony Kemp Stealing 2nd Base leading off the 1st inning
Tony Kemp's speed beats throw to 2nd base by a whisker!
Tony Kemp safe at 3rd
Gator 3rd Baseman Jeff Moyer signals Fly Ball
Vandy Head Baseball Coach Tim Corbin giving instruction to Aaron Westlake
Sonny Gray winds up for the pitch to home plate
Vanderbilt's Sonny Gray keeps an eye on the runner at 1st Base
Vanderbilt's Hawkins Field, Nashville TN
The Hawkins Family enjoying the Vanderbilt Baseball Team at Hawkins Field
Florida 3rd Baseman dives for Fly Ball
Vandy Bench greets Mike Yastremski after scoring
It was a cold May Day at Hawkins Field
