VIDEO: Watch Vanderbilt's Kumar Rocker Completely Destroy Michigan in College World Series Game 2
The NCAA's College World Series is coming to an end as Michigan and Vanderbilt are in the middle of their best-of-three championship round matchup for the national title. The Wolverines took the first game of the series, but thanks to an incredible performance on the mound, the Commodores were able to force a game three. Vandy freshman pitcher Kumar Rocker stepped up to the bump and obliterated Michigan, helping the Dores cruise to a 4-1 victory.
Kumar Rocker, 96mph Fastball & 83mph Slider (home plate view).
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 26, 2019
This slider: https://t.co/hTAtQyGmJ6 pic.twitter.com/c13yNQeqYv
In 6.1 innings, Rocker was able to strike out 11 and walk 2 while only allowing 1 run using his fastball-breaking ball combo to torment Michigan's lineup from top to bottom.
Kumar Rocker, K #9....and about 1/2 to the dugout before the strike call. ? pic.twitter.com/ZJJmB1Sqtc
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 26, 2019
His spectacular performance also made him just the ninth pitcher in the history of the CWS final to strike out 10 or more batters in one game.
Rocker's performance might just be the boost Vanderbilt needed to come out strong in the final, decisive contestest and finish out the series with a championship trophy.