OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Vanderbilt has opened the College World Series finals by downing Virginia 5-1 at Omaha.  Carson Fulmer combined with two relievers on a four-hitter for the Commodores, who will successfully defend their championship if they win on Tuesday or Wednesday. Fulmer improved to 14-2, striking out eight and walking two in his 20th consecutive start of at least five innings.

Will Toffey’s two-run double broke a scoreless tie in the sixth.