Vanderbilt tends to score more in innings like the 3rd and 6th when their best batters most frequently come to the plate.
The data on average runs scored per inning by the VandyBoys highlights a strong and consistent offensive performance throughout the game. In the first third (innings 1–3), they average 0.737 runs per inning, with a particularly explosive 3rd inning at 1.123 runs, suggesting that the team often breaks through early once they’ve seen opposing pitchers a couple of times. The middle third (innings 4–6) is the most productive, with an average of 0.801 runs per inning—driven by standout performances in the 4th inning (0.877) and 6th inning (1.000), showing the team’s ability to adjust and capitalize mid-game. In the final third (innings 7–9), the offense remains strong, averaging 0.773 runs per inning, with the 7th inning again showing high output at 0.962 runs. Even in the 10th inning, the team maintains a respectable average of 0.6 runs, indicating that their offense stays competitive in extra innings. Overall, the VandyBoys demonstrate balanced and persistent scoring power, with the middle innings standing out as their most dominant phase.