Virginia beats Vanderbilt 7-2 to even College World Series - MLB

The three-game College World Series final is tied up.

University of Virginia sophomore Brandon Waddell allowed just two runs — one earned — across nine innings and the Cavaliers got 3-for-5 nights from both Joe McCarthy and Kenny Towns in a 7-2 Game 2 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday night in Omaha, Nebraska. It was the first career complete game for Waddell, a 20-year-old lefty from Houston, Texas.

Vanderbilt starter Tyler Beede was pitching well until the top of the sixth inning, when Virginia poured on three runs on three singles and a triple by center fielder Brandon Downes. Beede, drafted 14th overall by the Giants in this year’s June MLB Amateur Draft, wound up surrendering six total earned runs on 10 hits and three walks. He threw 117 pitches.

Vanderbilt took Game 1 on Monday night, so this College World Series final will come down to a decisive Game 3 on Wednesday. Vandy is seeking its first-ever NCAA national championship in a men’s sport.

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LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.