What happened in Vanderbilt home run controversy when ball got lost in fog at Missouri?

TL;DR

Vanderbilt's baseball game against Missouri was suspended in the ninth inning tied 7-7 after a controversial call changed a Braden Holcomb home run to a ground-rule double due to fog. The game remains in limbo as the Commodores lost a 6-1 lead.

Key points

Vanderbilt baseball game against Missouri suspended
Game tied 7-7 in the ninth inning
Braden Holcomb's hit lost in fog
Original call was a home run, changed to ground-rule double
Commodores blew a 6-1 lead

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What happened in Vanderbilt home run controversy when ball got lost in fog at Missouri?

Vanderbilt baseball's series opener against Missouri is still in limbo after being suspended in the ninth inning, tied 7-7, after a Braden Holcomb home run that got lost in fog was changed to a ground-rule double.

In the bottom of the eighth, the Commodores (27-22, 10-14 SEC) blew a 6-1 lead, giving up six runs. In the top of the ninth, Korbin Reynolds singled and Brodie Johnston walked to put two runners on with two outs for Holcomb. He hit a ball to deep right field, but the ball was lost in the foggy, wet conditions and the outfielders, umpires and TV cameras could not see the ball.

It was originally ruled a home run on the field, but after the umpires met for several minutes and consulted with the SEC office, the call was ruled a ground-rule double. That tied the game for Vanderbilt but did not allow Johnston to score.

Play was immediately suspended and is set to resume at 4 p.m. CT on May 9 from Taylor Stadium with runners on second and third and two outs in the top of the ninth.

Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Hamilton (45) throws a pitch against Louisville during the first inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Q&A

What caused the controversy in the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri baseball game?

The controversy arose when a home run hit by Braden Holcomb was ruled a ground-rule double after the ball was lost in fog, preventing visibility for players and umpires.

What was the score when the Vanderbilt game against Missouri was suspended?

The game was suspended in the ninth inning with the score tied at 7-7.

How did the weather conditions affect the Vanderbilt baseball game?

Foggy and wet conditions led to the ball being lost in the air, impacting visibility for outfielders, umpires, and TV cameras.

What was the outcome of the Braden Holcomb hit in the game?

Initially ruled a home run, Holcomb's hit was later changed to a ground-rule double after consultation, which prevented a runner from scoring.