The three-game College World Series final is tied up.
University of Virginia sophomore Brandon Waddell allowed just two runs -- one earned -- across nine innings and the Cavaliers got 3-for-5 nights from both Joe McCarthy and Kenny Towns in a 7-2 Game 2 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday night in Omaha, Nebraska. It was the first career complete game for Waddell, a 20-year-old lefty from Houston, Texas.
Vanderbilt starter Tyler Beede was pitching well until the top of the sixth inning, when Virginia poured on three runs on three singles and a triple by center fielder Brandon Downes. Beede, drafted 14th overall by the Giants in this year’s June MLB Amateur Draft, wound up surrendering six total earned runs on 10 hits and three walks. He threw 117 pitches.
Vanderbilt took Game 1 on Monday night, so this College World Series final will come down to a decisive Game 3 on Wednesday. Vandy is seeking its first-ever NCAA national championship in a men’s sport.