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Vanderbilt Gets 13-3 Run-Rule Victory Over Texas Tech At 2026 CBS

Vanderbilt Gets 13-3 Run-Rule Victory Over Texas Tech At 2026 CBS

Vanderbilt picks up its first win in 2026 with a 13-3 run-rule victory over Texas Tech at the 2026 Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field.

Feb 14, 2026 by Matt Cannizzaro
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It took a few innings for the Vanderbilt offense to get going Saturday against Texas Tech at the 2026 College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas, and then one huge inning catapulted the Commodores to their first win of the new season.

The two-time national champions broke open the game in the bottom of the fourth inning with two doubles, a pair of home runs, three walks, an infield single and a stolen base, mixed with a wild pitch and two defensive errors from the Red Raiders.

In that inning alone, Braden Holcomb contributed a home run, a double, five RBIs and a run to turn a 1-0 deficit into a seven-run advantage, and the Commodores went on to win 13-3 in a run-rule-shortened contest. 

The Commodores put an early end to the game with four runs in the eighth inning. 

The battle at GLF, home of the 2023 World Series-winning Texas Rangers, kicked off the second day of the Shriners Children’s College Showdown, and the game was broadcast live on FloCollege and the FloSports app as part of the wire-to-wire coverage of the College Baseball Series.

Texas Tech did respond immediately after Vanderbilt came to life, quickly loading the bases in the top of the fifth inning, but an inning-ending double play from Vanderbilt limited the damage to just one run. 

The Red Raiders added another run in the top of the seventh inning, before letting the game slip away.

Vanderbilt, the reigning Southeastern Conference Tournament champion, plated the 13 runs Saturday on 12 hits, paired with two errors from TTU, while leaving another 10 runners on base.

Sophomore infielder Brodie Johnston led the offensive effort with a 3-for-5 performance that included two home runs, three runs scored and two RBIs. Junior Braden Holcomb contributed two hits, including a home run, five RBIs and two runs scored.

The Commodores sent four pitchers to the mound, with junior right-hander Brennan Seiber getting the win. He pitched two innings, giving up one run on three hits. The starter was MLB prospect Austin Nye, who went four innings, giving up one run on two hits, while striking out six and walking two.

Texas Tech used six pitchers in the game, with starter Lukas Pirko taking the loss. He surrendered seven runs (five earned) on six hits, while walking two and striking out two.

Offensively, Texas Tech’s three runs came on six hits, and half of the hits were from junior outfielder Kyeler Thompson, who went 3 for 4 and scored a run. 

Believe it or not, despite many decades of play for both teams, and the fact that both squads made it to the Men’s College World Series in 2014 and 2019, Saturday’s meeting was the first in history between Texas Tech and Vanderbilt.

The Commodores entered the new campaign ranked 23rd in the 2026 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 Rankings, while the Red Raiders did not make the list, as they’re coming off a tough 2025 season and losing record.

Both teams lost their season-opening games Friday, with Vanderbilt losing a lead late in a 5-4 loss to Texas Christian University, and Texas Tech losing to Oklahoma, 10-3.

All six teams at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown will play three games over the weekend. Arkansas and Oklahoma State are the other two programs in town for the first of three weekends of action at Globe Life Field.

The schedule includes the Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. 13-15), Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2 (Feb. 20-22) and Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented – Weekend 3 (Feb. 27-March 1), all of which will bring 18 teams to Arlington. 

This is the third appearance for the Red Raiders at the College Baseball Series in the last five seasons, including the first games of their 2022 and 2024 campaigns.

The Commodores also opened the 2023 season at Globe Life Field, where they lost to TCU, before beating Oklahoma State and Texas to round out the weekend.

Vanderbilt will wrap things up this year with the opening game Sunday, taking on Oklahoma State at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. Texas Tech will follow at 3:30 p.m. against No. 7 Arkansas, and the event will end with No. 10 TCU and Oklahoma at 7:30 p.m. EST.

Vanderbilt 13, Texas Tech 3 - Here's The Box Score

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Vanderbilt Baseball vs. Texas Tech Ends Early, Commodores Win 13-3 In Eight Innings

Vanderbilt scores four runs in the eighth inning to run rule Texas Tech and win 13-3.

Vanderbilt Loads Bases, Can End Contest With Texas Tech Early

The Johnston home run is followed by three walks, and the bases-loaded situation brings in a new Texas Tech pitcher. 

Sophomore Brady Trombello comes on with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning. He's the sixth pitcher for the Red Raiders.

If all three Commodores can score, this game will end early, and they don't waste any time. One run crosses with a fourth straight walk, and a second run comes around on an infield single.

Vanderbilt leads 12-3. 

The bases remain loaded with one out. 

Johnston Goes Deep Again For Vanderbilt, Commodores Ahead Of Texas Tech 10-3

Johnston goes deep for the second consecutive at-bat, launching one into the second deck in left field (405 feet).

Vanderbilt now leads 10-3 with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Texas Tech Chipping Away At Vanderbilt Lead, Commodores Up 9-3

A walk, a pair of singles and a fielder's choice help Texas Tech add another run, but Vanderbilt still leads 9-3 in the middle of the seventh inning.

BUT, was he safe or out at first base? You make the call!

Vanderbilt Extends Lead Against Texas Tech With Sixth-Inning Home Run

Johnston goes deep again for Vanderbilt, his second home run in as many days, and he extends the Commodores' lead to 9-2 with a 418-foot blast to center field.

Through six innings, both teams have sent three pitchers to the mound.

Texas Tech Cuts Into Deficit Against Commodores, Vanderbilt Leads 8-2

Vanderbilt starts the fifth inning with a pitching change, bringing in freshman right-hander Tyler Baird for starter Austin Nye.

Two walks and a single for Texas Tech loads the bases, and a fielder's choice grounder allows one run to score. 

A 4-6-3 double play on the next batter gets Vanderbilt out of the inning without further harm.

After four and a half innings, Vanderbilt leads 8-2.

Trouble Continues For Texas Tech In Fourth Inning Against Vanderbilt

In case you're just tuning in, the bottom of the fourth inning featured eight runs from Vanderbilt on five hits and two errors.

The Commodores lead 8-1. 

Wowza!

Commodores Break Open The Game In The Bottom Fourth, Lead Texas Tech 5-1

The first Vanderbilt home run is followed by an infield single, a stolen base, an RBI double and a two-run home run from sophomore Ryker Waite (the first of his collegiate career) to make it 5-1 with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning.

After the second out, back-to-back errors from Texas Tech gives Vandy runners on first and second, and the chaos necessitates a pitching change for TTU. Sophomore left-hander comes in for Pirko.

Pirko goes 3 2/3, giving up five runs on six hits, while walking two and striking out two. He threw 72 pitches.

Vanderbilt Baseball Now On Top Against Texas Tech, Commodores Lead 2-1

A walk to start the bottom of the fourth inning is followed by a two-run homer to left field by junior Braden Holcomb, putting Vanderbilt ahead of Texas Tech, 2-1.

For a 2-1 game, there  sure are a lot of awesome moments to clip and post!

Fourth Inning Begins, Texas Tech Still Ahead 1-0 Against Vanderbilt Baseball

There's thunder and lightning outside in Arlington, Texas, and flashes of leather under the roof at Globe Life Field!

Texas Tech Ends Second Inning Quickly, Vandy Returns The Favor In The Third; Red Raiders Lead Vanderbilt 1-0

Texas Tech shuts down the Commodores 1-2-3 in the bottom of the second inning.

Vanderbilt returns the favor in the top of the third inning. Three up, three down.

TTU 1, Vanderbilt 0

Texas Tech Can't Capitalize, Unable To Add To Lead Over Vanderbilt Baseball

A single by junior catcher Matt Quintanar and a pair of walks load the bases for Texas Tech with one out in the top of the second inning.

Nye pitches out of the jam and walks away unharmed. TTU strands three.

Texas Tech 1, Vanderbilt 0

Vanderbilt Baseball Strands Two Runners In Opening Inning Against Texas Tech

Junior catcher Colin Barczi continues his offensive tear with the first hit of the game for Vanderbilt, a single. He was 3 for 5 in the opener against TCU, with three home runs.

A one-out double from Brodie Johnston gets Barczi to third. Johnston was 3 for 5 Friday with a double and a home run.

A grounder ends the inning, stranding two Vanderbilt runners.

Texas Tech 1, Vanderbilt 0 after one full inning.

Texas Tech Not Wasting Any Time Against Vanderbilt Baseball

A full-swing dribbler to the mound by junior center fielder Kyeler Thompson ends up with him on second base after a throwing error.

A sac bunt by Tracer Lopez gets Thompson to third.

Thompson scores the game's first run after a grounder to third. It's ruled a single, and the throw from third to home isn't fielded cleanly, allowing Thompson to score.

Texas Tech 1, Vanderbilt 0. Top of the first inning, one out, runner on first.

Breakfast Baseball? Yes, Please. Settle In For Texas Tech vs. Vanderbilt In Arlington, Texas

We're about to get underway at Globe Life Field with Texas Tech and Vanderbilt.

Both teams lost on the opening day of the event and are searching for their first wins of the 2026 campaign.

Sophomore right-hander Austin Nye is on the mound for Vanderbilt, and TTU will be up first.

Did You Know: Baseball America ranks Nye as the No. 9 college prospect in next year's draft. 

A 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-hander for the Commodores he, has positioned himself for a prominent draft spot in 2027 after posting a 3.55 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 50.2 innings as one of the nation’s top midweek starters.

He works in the low 90s and has touched 95 mph, pairing his fastball with a sharp low-80s slider and an effective changeup that misses bats, particularly against left-handed hitters.

Junior righty Lukas Pirko will be on the hill for Texas Tech.

Vanderbilt's Answer For Texas Tech Baseball At Globe Life Field

Here's who's starting for Vanderbilt's redemption game against Texas Tech:

Texas Tech Starters Against Vanderbilt Baseball

Here's who will be on the field Saturday for Texas Tech:

Opening-Day Recap For Texas Tech And Vanderbilt

Didn't catch the first day of the 2026 Shriners Children's College Showdown? No problem. Here's what happening with Texas Tech and Vanderbilt:

How To Watch The Texas Tech vs. Vanderbilt Replay From The 2026 Shriners Children’s College Showdown

The Shriners Children’s College Showdown is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 13-15. It is streaming live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event will be on both platforms. 

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What Teams Are Playing In the 2026 College Baseball Series?

Here’s a list of every team headed to Globe Life Field:

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  • Arkansas
  • Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State
  • Texas Tech
  • TCU
  • Vanderbilt

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2

  • Auburn
  • Florida State
  • Kansas State
  • Louisville
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3

  • Arizona State
  • Mississippi State
  • Tennessee
  • Texas A&M
  • UCLA
  • Virginia Tech

Midweek Games

  • *Arkansas vs. Tarleton State (Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. EST)
  • *TCU vs. UT Arlington (Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. EST)

*Will not be broadcast live by FloSports.

About Texas Tech Baseball

Texas Tech had an off season in 2025, going 20-33 overall and 13-17 in Big 12 play to land in the bottom half of the conference standings. 

The Red Raiders didn’t fare much any better in the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship, where they lost to Cincinnati in the opening round to conclude their season. 

Recent lull aside, Texas Tech has had a solid couple of decades. 

The Red Raiders have won five Big 12 titles (1997, 1998, 2016, 2017, 2019) and made four appearances at the Men’s College World Series (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019).

Heading into this season, Texas Tech earned the No. 9 spot in the 14-team 2026 Big 12 Baseball Preseason Poll, while a handful of players received individual recognition. 

Junior outfielder Logan Hughes was named to the NCBWA Division I Preseason All-America Third Team, and catcher Matt Quintanar landed on the NCBWA Division I Preseason All-America Fourth Team.

Both standouts also found their way on to the 2026 D1Baseball Top Draft Prospects list, along with teammates Parker Hyutra (RHP), Connor Shouse (INF) and Kyler Thompson (OF).

Infielder Linkin Garcia and pitcher Adam Hayes earned recognition as part of the 2026 D1Baseball Impact Freshman list. 

Did You Know: After playing from 1926-1929, the Texas Tech baseball team went on hiatus until 1954.

Read more about Texas Tech baseball:

2026 Texas Tech Baseball Roster

Find the 2026 Texas Tech baseball roster here.

Texas Tech Pitching Rotation For 2026 Shriners Children’s College Showdown

Who will be on the mound for Texas Tech this weekend against Oklahoma, No. 23 Vanderbilt and No. 7 Arkansas? 

About Vanderbilt Baseball

Vanderbilt finished the 2025 college baseball season with a 43-18 record after being bounced from the NCAA Nashville Regional.

The Commodores, the 2014 and 2019 NCAA national champions, opened the 2025 Division I Baseball Championship with a win over Wright State but then lost to Louisville and Wright State in consecutive games to close the door on their campaign.

After finishing tied for third place in the competitive SEC last year and earning the No. 4 seed for the SEC Tournament, Vanderbilt went on to win the tournament and earned an opportunity to add another national title.

In the championship game of the 2025 SEC Tournament, the Vanderbilt pitching staff held off Ole Miss to secure a 3-2 victory and the fifth SEC Tournament title for the Commodores. 

Following the event, the SEC found the national spotlight with a record 13 (of 16) SEC teams advancing to the Division I Baseball Championship. 

This season, Vanderbilt has been picked to finish fourth in possibly the most competitive league in all of NCAA athletics, while the Commodores hope to get the momentum going in the right direction with another winning weekend at Globe Life after going 2-1 in 2023.

2026 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster

Find the 2026 Vanderbilt baseball roster here.

Vanderbilt Already Celebrating At Globe Life Field

The Vanderbilt Commadores are already making special memories at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Complete 2026 College Baseball Showdown Schedule

Here's when everything will be happening at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas:

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All Times Eastern

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 14, 2026

Feb. 15, 2026

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series Weekend 2

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 21, 2026

Feb. 22, 2026

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series Weekend 3

Feb. 27, 2026

Feb. 28, 2026

March 1, 2026

2026 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 Rankings

  1. UCLA (48-18)
  2. LSU (53-15)
  3. Texas (44-14)
  4. Mississippi State (36-23)
  5. Georgia Tech (41-19)
  6. Coastal Carolina (56-13)
  7. Arkansas (50-15)
  8. Louisville (42-24)
  9. Auburn (41-20)
  10. TCU (39-20)
  11. North Carolina (46-15)
  12. Oregon State (48-16-1)
  13. Florida (39-22)
  14. Tennessee (46-19)
  15. Georgia (43-17)
  16. Florida State (42-16)
  17. NC State (35-21)
  18. Kentucky (31-26)
  19. Clemson (45-18)
  20. Southern Miss (47-16)
  21. Wake Forest (39-22)
  22. Miami (35-27)
  23. Vanderbilt (43-18)
  24. Arizona (44-21)
  25. Texas A&M (30-26)

2026 Big 12 Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll

  1. TCU (13 first-place votes) — 169 points
  2. Arizona (1) — 157
  3. West Virginia — 137
  4. Arizona State — 128
  5. Kansas — 112
  6. Oklahoma State — 112
  7. Kansas State — 87
  8. Cincinnati — 85
  9. Texas Tech — 78
  10. UCF — 66
  11. Baylor — 54
  12. Houston — 42
  13. BYU — 29
  14. Utah — 18

To see all of the individual Big 12 recognition and preseason honors, check out this compilation from the Big 12 Conference.

2026 SEC Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll

  1. LSU (9 first-place votes) — 231 points
  2. Texas (1) — 214
  3. Mississippi State (4) — 205
  4. Arkansas (2) — 203
  5. Auburn — 175
  6. Tennessee — 162
  7. Florida — 156
  8. Vanderbilt — 151
  9. Georgia — 133
  10. Ole Miss — 110
  11. Kentucky — 99
  12. Alabama — 87
  13. Texas A&M — 86
  14. Oklahoma — 84
  15. South Carolina — 49
  16. Missouri — 31

To see all of the individual SEC recognition and preseason honors, check out this compilation from the SEC.

When Does The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Start?

The first/regional round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship will be May 29-31, with times and locations TBD.

The NCAA Super Regional action will be held June 5-7, again, with times and locations TBD.

The last eight teams standing will head to the 2026 Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 12-22 to battle through a combination of double-elimination and best-of-three competition until a champion emerges.

How To Watch More Of The 2026 College Baseball Season On FloCollege

College baseball in 2026 will be streamed on FloCollege and the FloSports app for select Division I preseason tournaments and for much of the Division II and Division III seasons. 

Recent NCAA Division I Baseball National Champions

  • 2025 – LSU
  • 2024 – Tennessee
  • 2023 – LSU
  • 2022 – Ole Miss
  • 2021 – Mississippi State
  • 2020 – No Tournament 
  • 2019 – Vanderbilt 

When Is The 2026 MLB Draft?

The MLB Draft begins the Sunday of MLB All-Star Week, which is being held in Philadelphia from July 11-14.

Throwback: Texas vs. Vanderbilt Baseball Full Game Replay | 2023 College Baseball Showdown

It’s that OTHER team from Texas. 

Watch the full game replay from Texas Baseball vs. Vanderbilt from the 2023 College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field.


Missed The 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown?

Revisit everything that happened during the 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 14-16. It all streamed live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event are available on both platforms. 

Curious About What Happened During The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series?

Revisit everything that happened during the two weekends of play at the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 21-March 2. It all streamed live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event are available on both platforms. 

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