Dylan Tovitz is a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, originally from Livingston, New Jersey. In addition to writing for Vanderbilt on SI, he serves as a deputy sports editor for the Vanderbilt Hustler and co-produces and hosts ‘Dores Unlocked, a weekly video show about Commodore sports. Outside the newsroom, he is a campus tour guide and an avid New York sports fan with a particular passion for baseball. He also enjoys listening to country and classic rock music and staying active through tennis and baseball.
The Commodores struggled offensively in a midweek loss, but potential returns from Austin Nye and Colin Barczi could provide a much-needed boost moving forward.
Logan Johnstone’s last-out homer capped a chaotic SEC opener that showcased Vanderbilt’s explosive offense, exposed lingering pitching concerns and delivered the kind of dramatic win the Commodores desperately needed.
After a slow start in Arlington, Vanderbilt has responded with five straight wins behind Brodie Johnston’s improved approach and promising signs on the mound.
The Commodores’ early-season home run barrage may grab the headlines, but Friday’s win over Marist showed Vanderbilt can still manufacture runs — while Connor Fennell delivered another steady start and lineup roles continued to evolve.
