On May 6, Nye took the mound against Louisville at Jim Patterson Stadium, with the game serving as a test for how he would perform against a step up in competition. Although Vanderbilt lost, 5-4, Nye put up a solid performance with two runs allowed in five innings. He got a no-decision.

Baseball America currently projects Vanderbilt as a No. 7 national seed, with the Vols a No. 10 seed. D1 Baseball projects the ‘Dores as a No. 8 seed, with Tennessee one spot behind at No. 9. “We've got to play good baseball,” Corbin told reporters after the ‘Dores lost to Louisville earlier this week.

Alabama's formula was nearly identical from Saturday as the Crimson Tide got a gem from starting pitcher Zane Adams. Adams gave the Crimson Tide six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks, while striking out five batters.