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Lipscomb Bison
(15-27) Overall (11-10) ASUN
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Tennessee Volunteers
(37-7) Overall (15-6) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Riding high after a series sweep of Missouri over the weekend, No. 3/3 Tennessee will look to extend its win streak to seven games when it hosts in-state foe Lipscomb on Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols enter Tuesday's contest with a perfect 11-0 record in midweek games this year and have scored double-digit runs in each of their last six midweek games.
Fans can also listen to John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990). A free audio stream will also be available on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
in Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 10-1
in Nashville: Tennessee leads, 2-1
at Neutral Sites: Tennessee leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won, 10-0 (March 14, 2023 in Knoxville)
The Big Orange have faced off against the Bisons in every year but one since Tony Vitello took over as head coach and are 4-1 overall in those meetings. Both teams were also in the NCAA Clemson Regional in 2023 but did not play each other.
The Vols have been extremely tough to beat at home over the past three-plus years thanks in large part to having one of the best home field advantages in college baseball. The Vols are 144-23 when playing at Lindsey Nelson Stadium since the start of the 2020 season, including a 30-2 mark this year, marking the program's fourth consecutive season with 30 or more home victories.
UT's 30 home wins this season are the most in the country while their .938 winning percentage at home ranks fourth nationally. Including Tuesday's matchup, the Vols have just six more regular-season home games this season.
Bullpen Shines in Sweep of Mizzou
During UT's series sweep of Missouri last week, the bullpen allowed just one run over 13.0 innings pitched for a 0.69 ERA while combining for 11 strikeouts and just four walks.
Midweek Dominance & In-State Success Under Vitello
Tennessee has been nearly automatic in midweek games under head coach Tony Vitello, posting a 75-10 record during his tenure, including a 65-6 record since the start of the 2019 season. The Vols are a perfect 11-0 in midweek contests this season.
UT has also had great success against in-state opponents over the past few years, posting a 15-2 record since 2022 against fellow Volunteer State foes (2-0 this season).
(15-27) Overall (11-10) ASUN
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Tennessee Volunteers
(37-7) Overall (15-6) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Riding high after a series sweep of Missouri over the weekend, No. 3/3 Tennessee will look to extend its win streak to seven games when it hosts in-state foe Lipscomb on Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols enter Tuesday's contest with a perfect 11-0 record in midweek games this year and have scored double-digit runs in each of their last six midweek games.
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will be streamed live on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Andy Brock on the call.Fans can also listen to John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990). A free audio stream will also be available on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
LHP Dylan Loy (3 GS, 1-0, 3.14 ERA) vs. RHP Ryan Kutz (6 GS, 0-2, 7.63 ERA)SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 13-2in Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 10-1
in Nashville: Tennessee leads, 2-1
at Neutral Sites: Tennessee leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won, 10-0 (March 14, 2023 in Knoxville)
The Big Orange have faced off against the Bisons in every year but one since Tony Vitello took over as head coach and are 4-1 overall in those meetings. Both teams were also in the NCAA Clemson Regional in 2023 but did not play each other.
NOTABLE
Home Sweet Home Field AdvantageThe Vols have been extremely tough to beat at home over the past three-plus years thanks in large part to having one of the best home field advantages in college baseball. The Vols are 144-23 when playing at Lindsey Nelson Stadium since the start of the 2020 season, including a 30-2 mark this year, marking the program's fourth consecutive season with 30 or more home victories.
UT's 30 home wins this season are the most in the country while their .938 winning percentage at home ranks fourth nationally. Including Tuesday's matchup, the Vols have just six more regular-season home games this season.
Bullpen Shines in Sweep of Mizzou
During UT's series sweep of Missouri last week, the bullpen allowed just one run over 13.0 innings pitched for a 0.69 ERA while combining for 11 strikeouts and just four walks.
Midweek Dominance & In-State Success Under Vitello
Tennessee has been nearly automatic in midweek games under head coach Tony Vitello, posting a 75-10 record during his tenure, including a 65-6 record since the start of the 2019 season. The Vols are a perfect 11-0 in midweek contests this season.
UT has also had great success against in-state opponents over the past few years, posting a 15-2 record since 2022 against fellow Volunteer State foes (2-0 this season).
OPPONENT SCOUT
Lipscomb Bisons (15-27, 11-10 ASUN)- Head Coach: Jeff Forehand (18th season)
- 2023 Postseason: NCAA Clemson Regional (0-2)
- Rankings: D1Baseball – NR | USA Today – NR | Baseball America – NR | NCBWA – NR | Perfect Game – NR
- 2024 ASUN Preseason Poll: 1st
- Preseason All-Conference Selections (4)
- LHP Hayden Frank
- C Austin Kelly
- 3B Trace Willhoite
- OF Alex Vergara
- Stat Leaders:
- Batting Avg: Mason Lundgrin (.329)
- Runs: Alex Vergara (48)
- Hits: Mason Lundgrin (48)
- Home Runs: Alex Vergara (16)
- RBI: Austin Kelly (47)
- Stolen Bases: Bouck / Vergara (8)
- Wins: Jake Poindexter (4)
- Saves: Collin Witzke (2)
- ERA (min. 20 IP): Collin Witzke (3.47)
- WHIP (min. 20 IP): Collin Witzke (1.46)
- Innings Pitched: Alex Brewer (57.2)
- Strikeouts: Alex Brewer (43)
- Opp. Avg (min. 20 IP): Collin Witzke (.202)
ON DECK
Tennessee heads down to Gainesville, Florida for an SEC East battle in the swamp against the Gators on Thursday. Game one of the series is slated for a 7 p.m. first pitch on ESPN2.
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