Ethan McElvain was demoted from the rotation early in the season due to poor performance, but he became a hero for Vanderbilt baseball vs Tennessee.

The Vanderbilt Commodores won a tense SEC baseball series over instate rival Tennessee this past weekend to move up the conference standings. Benches

Some early chippiness during the rubber game on Rocky Top led to both Tennessee and Vanderbilt being warned by umpires.

Underclassmen helped lead Vanderbilt baseball to a victory over Tennessee and that group has the chance to create its own legacy in the rivalry.

Follow along here for live updates, reactions and analysis of Sunday's series finale game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Tennessee Volunteers.

Tennessee Vols baseball vs Vanderbilt Commodores on May 11, 2025, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt baseball added its second Ivy League graduate transfer in as many weeks with Max Jensen of Cornell. Jensen announced his commitment on social media May 13. Jensen was a four-year starter at Cornell who primarily played first base and third base. He has a career batting average of .312 with 35 doubles, five triples and 15 home runs.