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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in four runs and Vanderbilt beat Oregon State 11-1 Friday night in the opener of a best-of-three NCAA super regional series.

Yastrzemski, the grandson of former Boston Red Sox star Carl Yastrzemski, was 2 for 4 and his three-run home run in the fourth gave Vanderbilt (51-10) an eight-run lead. Jason Esposito added a two-run home run and drove in three runs.

The Commodores scored 10 of their runs with two outs.

Vandy ace Sonny Gray (12-3), allowed one run on four hits in 6 2-3 innings four days after he was drafted 18th overall by the Oakland Athletics.

Jake Rodriguez had three hits and drove in the only run for Oregon State (41-18).

Beavers starter Sam Gaviglio (12-3) gave up 10 earned runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings.

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