The Commodores opened the 2008 season with a three-game series at the DeMarini Invitational in Tempe, Ariz. After winning convincingly on Friday against defending national champion Oregon State, Vanderbilt was no match for No. 1 Arizona State on Saturday. The Commodores salvaged the series with a walk-off win Sunday against Miami (Ohio). With hits in all three games, shortstop Ryan Flaherty extended his hitting streak to 38 games.

The Commodores return to action Wednesday when they host Evansville (Ind.) at 4 p.m.

Sunday: Vanderbilt 4, Miami (Ohio) 3
Like so many games last year, the Commodores found themselves trailing heading to the bottom of the ninth inning. And just like last year, when they seemed to pull out every close game in the final frame, Vanderbilt did just that on Sunday afternoon, scoring three in the bottom of the ninth to pull past Miami (Ohio) 4-3.
After a throwing error plated the first run in the ninth for the Commodores, an intentional walk to Brad French loaded the bases for Vandy's leadoff hitter, centerfielder David Macias. With nobody out, Macias lined a single down the left field line to score Shea Robin and Parker Hanks with the winning runs.
"It was a nice comeback," said coach Tim Corbin. "I had a feeling we were in for one of those types of games."
Struggling offensively all day after a lackluster performance Saturday against Arizona State, Vanderbilt rekindled its offensive firepower at the most opportune time. After a dramatic 2007 season produced eight walk-off wins, the Commodores notched the first of what they hope will be many exciting finishes in 2008.