Jimmy Kerr homered for the third time in the College World Series, and Michigan beat Vanderbilt 7-4 in Game 1 of the best-of-three finals.

The Wolverines, who barely got into the NCAA Tournament after a poor finish to the regular season, are seeking the school’s first baseball championship since 1962.

Ohio State is the last Big Ten school to take home the title, winning it all in 1966.

Michigan could claim the title with a win tonight in Omaha at 6 p.m.