The first three games of their College World Series saw the Virginia Cavaliers' elite stable of arms look nearly unhittable. For the most part Monday night, Vanderbilt fell victim to a similar fate. The only difference here is the Commodores didn't need to slug the ball to light up the scoreboard. Vanderbilt scored nine runs amid a complete loss of command from Virginia starter Nathan Kirby and held on late as the Cavaliers mounted a comeback for a ...

Game 1 of the College World Series finals between the Virginia Cavaliers and Vanderbilt Commodores took place Monday night, and things looked bleak for Virginia early. After going up 2-0 in the first inning, the Cavaliers surrendered nine straight runs in the third inning. Once Vanderbilt finally left the field, however, Virginia scored three runs to bring it to 9-5 at the end of the third. One fan got just a little bit excited: #OmaHoos. Cavaliers rallying. https://t.co/dJmhmTb6jY —Scott Allen ...

The University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University face off tonight at 8:00 ET for the first game of the College World Series Finals. Both teams are trying to win the College World Series for the first time in either school's history. The Cavaliers come into Game 1 as the favorites, but they're carrying more than just the weight of their own school. They're also playing for the ACC, which hasn't won the College World Series since ...

Monday night kicks off the best-of-three series between the strong pitching of the Virginia Cavaliers and the run-manufacturing Vanderbilt Commodores for the right to take the 2014 College World Series title. With two very diverse teams set to face off, we are certainly in for some thrilling action over the final series. Will Virginia's prowess on the mound get the best of Vanderbilt's small-ball style of offense or vice versa? This is the burning question on everyone's mind ...

As predictable as it may be, Vanderbilt and Virginia remain in the College World Series now that the dust has settled and the field has been reduced to two.  The nation's pastime will once again come into crystal-clear focus with collegiate basketball and football taking a rest, meaning the best-of-three showdown at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska, will be one of the biggest sporting events of the month. Thus far, the tournament has been of the ...

Pitching is the key strength for both teams in the 2014 College World Series. Both the Virginia Cavaliers and Vanderbilt Commodores have impressive arms. The team that wins Game 1 will be the one that can find a way to get big hits or manufacture runs against a stingy staff. When looking at the opening-game matchup, we have to first look at who will be on the mound for both teams.   Nathan Kirby vs. Tyler Beede or Walker ...

It's a "V" thing in the finals of the 2014 College World Series. The Vanderbilt Commodores and Virginia Cavaliers will begin their best-of-three series to determine the king of the hill in college baseball this year.  It all starts on Monday, June 23. Here's how you can watch all the action. Note: All games can be watched via the WatchESPN app.   2014 CWS Finals Schedule Game Date Time (ET) TV Info CWS Finals: Game 1 June 23 8 p.m. ESPN CWS Finals: Game 2 June 24 8 p.m. ESPN CWS Finals: Game 3* June ...

Two of the best college baseball programs of the last decade will meet for the sport's ultimate prize starting Monday evening in the College World Series final. Omaha will be the setting as Virginia and Vanderbilt battle it out in a three-game series. Both programs have been at the top of the college game during the regular season multiple times, but neither has ever won the national championship in the sport. Players like Ryan Zimmerman and Brandon ...

During the matchup between Texas and Vanderbilt at the 2014 College World Series on Saturday night, one fan was spotted wearing this gigantic glove in the crowd.You can see a Vine of the man in the stands below.With a glove that big, he better have been ready to catch something if it came his way. The Commodores were able to survive, winning 4-3 and sending the Longhorns home.[Twitter, Vine h/t Black Sports Online]Read more College Baseball ...

And then there were two. The stage is set for Vanderbilt and Virginia to face off in the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Field in Omaha, Nebraska—a best-of-three contest sure to captivate the nation. This will be a battle of two extremely diverse teams. Virginia has been winning due to its stellar pitching rotation, allowing just a total of four runs in three games during bracket play. Vanderbilt's pitching staff hasn't quite been as stellar, ...