Vanderbilt used its top reliever, Connor Fennell, in the loss, limiting its options for elimination games. Vanderbilt baseball has prided itself on its pitching depth all season.

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After burning Cody Bowker and Connor Fennell in a regional game loss to Louisville, Vanderbilt baseball faces questions on who to turn to next.

Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell (39) pitches during a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025.

Levi Huesman and Connor Fennell held the Cardinals in check through the middle and late innings. In the bottom of the ninth, Colin Barczi was hit by a pitch and RJ Hamilton came in to pinch-run.

Vanderbilt lost to Louisville 3-2 on May 31 to drop to the losers bracket in the Nashville Regional and will face Wright State in an elimination game June 1 (2 p.m. CT, ESPN2).

Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell (39) pitches during a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025.