The College World Series draw can be a cruel mistress.
Win the opener and the possibilities for success multiply. Drop the first one, and matters get dire.
In an opener, which is the only one to feature two national seeds, between college baseball’s winningest squads this decade, Vandy the higher-seeded favorite, in this game and to win the title, prevailed. 3-1.
Louisville will face the Auburn/ Mississippi loser Tuesday afternoon. Defeated departs. Winner gets life, but will still have to win three more in a row to advance to the title 2 of 3.
While falling to the Commodores doesn’t feel good, it’s no disgrace.