COLUMBIA, Mo. (Interstat) — Missouri used a four-run first inning and a combined shutout from its bullpen to defeat Vanderbilt 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers (22-26) scored all their runs early. After the Commodores (28-23) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on a two-base error that allowed a run to score, Missouri answered with three runs in the bottom half. Mateo Serna singled to drive in two runs, and an RBI groundout by Jordan made it 3-1. The Tigers added an insurance run in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Ward. Missouri starter Keyler Gonzalez allowed three hits and one earned run over 3 1/3 innings. Five relievers combined for 5 2/3 scoreless frames, led by Ian Lohse who struck out two in 1 1/3 innings. Salas, Rosand, Skidmore and Villarreal each added scoreless outings. Vanderbilt starter Jacob Faulkner pitched 5 2/3 hitless innings but was charged with the loss after the early runs. Shortstop Kam Durnin led Missouri’s offense with three hits.