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Vanderbilt exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the first inning en route to an 8-2 win over Mississippi State in Game 1 of the College World Series Final.
Commodores co-ace Jack Leiter struck out eight and allowed two runs and three hits through six innings.
Meanwhile, Jayson Gonzalez provided the firepower at the plate, smacking a three-run homer.
Vanderbilt will look to clinch its second straight title Tuesday night when the ‘Dores take on the Bulldogs again in Omaha.
First-pitch is at 6 p.m. at TD Ameritrade.