The Commodores scored five runs in the final two innings against the Crimson Tide in Sunday's series finale, sending Vanderbilt up in the rankings.

Here's what we learned as Vanderbilt baseball beat Alabama thanks to a strong outing by JD Thompson and a walk-off home run from Braden Holcomb.

Tennessee baseball is competing to secure a postseason host spot against Vanderbilt. The Vols have hosted regionals in four or five seasons.