US EditionRiley Nelson hits go-ahead homer in 7th, top national seed Vanderbilt avoids upset against Wright St
- Vanderbilt defeated Wright State 4-3 in a Nashville Regional NCAA tournament game on May 30, avoiding an upset as the top national seed.
- Wright State gained an early advantage by scoring three runs within the first four innings, fueled by homers from Conlan Daniel and Boston Smith, setting a challenging pace for Vanderbilt’s rally.
- Vanderbilt broke a no-hitter with Brodie Johnston’s 14th home run leading off the seventh and relied on three late home runs including Riley Nelson’s eighth-inning go-ahead shot.
- Nelson’s deep homer, initially ruled foul, was overturned by umpires after discussion despite Wright State’s unsuccessful challenge, with coach Tim Corbin saying, “I didn’t think it was a decision.”
- The win kept Vanderbilt’s record at 43-16 and undefeated in regional openers while Wright State faced a loser-out game next; Vanderbilt aims for its 10th straight victory against Louisville.
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