Why Vanderbilt baseball's win over Louisville provides momentum entering Tennessee series

Rivalry games are always important to Vanderbilt baseball, but the Commodores’ four rivalry games this week carry extra stakes. Coming off five straight SEC losses, Vanderbilt’s spot in the NCAA tournament could be at risk. The Commodores needed the Battle of the Barrel rivalry game against Louisville on Tuesday to get back on track before hosting No. 1 Tennessee this weekend. Vanderbilt (33-16) got the win it needed, 4-2, over the Cardinals (29-19). Devin Futrell put up a strong start, allowing one run in five innings with one walk and...