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LSU Tigers
(22-12) Overall (3-9) SEC
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Tennessee Volunteers
(27-6) Overall (7-5) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With three straight series wins in the rearview, No. 4/4 Tennessee will look to keep its run of SEC success going this weekend when it takes on the defending national champion LSU Tigers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols enter this weekend's showdown having lost just two games all season at home, boasting a 22-2 record overall in Knoxville.
Fans can also listen to John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action all series long on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990) and its participating affiliates throughout the state. A free audio stream will also be available on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
GAME 2: RHP Drew Beam (8 GS, 4-1, 3.63 ERA) vs. RHP Luke Holman (8 GS, 6-1, 2.01 ERA)
GAME 3: LHP Zander Sechrist (8 GS, 1-0, 3.37 ERA) vs. TBD
in Knoxville: Tigers lead, 20-18
in Baton Rouge: Tigers lead, 38-9
at Neutral Sites: Tigers lead, 5-2
Last 10 Meetings: Vols lead, 6-4
Last Meeting: L, 5-0 – June 20, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska (CWS)
Despite being in separate divisions, the Vols and Tigers have become familiar foes in recent years, having faced off 11 times over the past three seasons with five of those meetings coming in the postseason, including a pair of games in last year's College World Series. UT is 7-4 in those 11 contests, including a 3-2 mark in postseason play. Under head coach Tony Vitello, Tennessee is 7-7 overall against LSU. For comparison, the Vols were 2-12 in their previous 14 meetings against the Tigers prior to Vitello's tenure.
Tennessee enters the weekend with the top scoring attack in the SEC and ranks second in the nation, averaging 10.7 runs per game, a mark that would set a new single-season program record if the season were to end today, besting the 1998 team's mark of 10.1.
The Vols scored almost at will in last weekend's trip to Auburn, torching the Tigers' pitching staff for 36 runs and 25 extra-base hits, including a program SEC series record 14 home runs. On the year, UT leads the SEC and ranks in the top seven nationally in batting average (.338), doubles (94), hits (372), home runs (89), home runs per game (2.70), runs (353), runs per game (10.7) and slugging percentage (.671).
Burke Breaking Records
Junior slugger Blake Burke broke Luc Lipcius' Tennessee career home run record last weekend with a solo blast in Saturday's win at Auburn, giving him 41 for his career. Burke is also in pursuit of the program record for the longest hitting streak, as he enters the weekend with a base knock in 23 consecutive games, four shy of Condredge Holloway's record of 27 straight that was set back in 1975.
Sundays Are for the Vols
All four of the Tennessee's SEC series so far this season have come down to a Sunday rubber game. The Vols are 3-1 in those games, having won three consecutive decisive game threes in each of the past three weekends against the likes of No. 18 Ole Miss, No. 22 Georgia and Auburn. Under Vitello (2018-pres.), the Vols are an impressive 16-10 in rubber games including a 15-9 mark in SEC play.
(22-12) Overall (3-9) SEC
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Tennessee Volunteers
(27-6) Overall (7-5) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With three straight series wins in the rearview, No. 4/4 Tennessee will look to keep its run of SEC success going this weekend when it takes on the defending national champion LSU Tigers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols enter this weekend's showdown having lost just two games all season at home, boasting a 22-2 record overall in Knoxville.
BROADCAST INFO
Dave Neal (PxP) and VFL Chris Burke (analyst) will have the call for all three contests this weekend as the entire series will be televised. Friday's series opener will be broadcast on ESPNU while Saturday and Sunday's games will air live on the SEC Network.Fans can also listen to John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action all series long on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990) and its participating affiliates throughout the state. A free audio stream will also be available on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
GAME 1: TBD vs. LHP Gage Jump (7 GS, 2-0, 3.98 ERA)GAME 2: RHP Drew Beam (8 GS, 4-1, 3.63 ERA) vs. RHP Luke Holman (8 GS, 6-1, 2.01 ERA)
GAME 3: LHP Zander Sechrist (8 GS, 1-0, 3.37 ERA) vs. TBD
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tigers lead, 63-29in Knoxville: Tigers lead, 20-18
in Baton Rouge: Tigers lead, 38-9
at Neutral Sites: Tigers lead, 5-2
Last 10 Meetings: Vols lead, 6-4
Last Meeting: L, 5-0 – June 20, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska (CWS)
Despite being in separate divisions, the Vols and Tigers have become familiar foes in recent years, having faced off 11 times over the past three seasons with five of those meetings coming in the postseason, including a pair of games in last year's College World Series. UT is 7-4 in those 11 contests, including a 3-2 mark in postseason play. Under head coach Tony Vitello, Tennessee is 7-7 overall against LSU. For comparison, the Vols were 2-12 in their previous 14 meetings against the Tigers prior to Vitello's tenure.
NOTABLE
Offensive Firepower on Full DisplayTennessee enters the weekend with the top scoring attack in the SEC and ranks second in the nation, averaging 10.7 runs per game, a mark that would set a new single-season program record if the season were to end today, besting the 1998 team's mark of 10.1.
The Vols scored almost at will in last weekend's trip to Auburn, torching the Tigers' pitching staff for 36 runs and 25 extra-base hits, including a program SEC series record 14 home runs. On the year, UT leads the SEC and ranks in the top seven nationally in batting average (.338), doubles (94), hits (372), home runs (89), home runs per game (2.70), runs (353), runs per game (10.7) and slugging percentage (.671).
Burke Breaking Records
Junior slugger Blake Burke broke Luc Lipcius' Tennessee career home run record last weekend with a solo blast in Saturday's win at Auburn, giving him 41 for his career. Burke is also in pursuit of the program record for the longest hitting streak, as he enters the weekend with a base knock in 23 consecutive games, four shy of Condredge Holloway's record of 27 straight that was set back in 1975.
Sundays Are for the Vols
All four of the Tennessee's SEC series so far this season have come down to a Sunday rubber game. The Vols are 3-1 in those games, having won three consecutive decisive game threes in each of the past three weekends against the likes of No. 18 Ole Miss, No. 22 Georgia and Auburn. Under Vitello (2018-pres.), the Vols are an impressive 16-10 in rubber games including a 15-9 mark in SEC play.
OPPONENT SCOUT
LSU Tigers (22-12, 3-9 SEC)- Head Coach: Jay Johnson (3rd season)
- 2023 Postseason: CWS (National Champions)
- Rankings: D1Baseball – NR | USA Today – RV | Baseball America – NR | NCBWA – 25 | Perfect Game – NR
- 2024 SEC Preseason Poll: 2nd in Western Division
- Preseason All-Conference Selections (2)
- 3B Tommy White (1st Team)
- DH/UTL Hayden Travinski (2nd Team)
- Stat Leaders:
- Batting Avg: Tommy White (.324)
- Runs: Tommy White (33)
- Hits: Tommy White (44)
- Home Runs: Jared Jones (14)
- RBI: Jared Jones (34)
- Stolen Bases: Paxton Kling (6)
- Wins: Luke Holman (6)
- Saves: Griffin Herring (3)
- ERA (min. 15 IP): Luke Holman (2.01)
- WHIP (min. 15 IP): Luke Holman (0.93)
- Innings Pitched: Luke Holman (44.2)
- Strikeouts: Luke Holman (71)
WEEKEND PROMOTIONS/GIVEAWAYS
FRIDAY:- Ceremonial First Pitch: Women's Basketball Head Coach Kim Caldwell
- Theme: ORANGE OUT (Fans are encouraged to wear orange)
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Todd Helton (Following pregame recognition for his Baseball Hall of Fame Induction)
- Giveaway: 1,000 Todd Helton Shirts
- Timeline:Other activities prior to Saturday's game:
- 10:30 AM: TN Baseball fans can visit Vol Village in Lot 9 prior to Orange & White Spring game.
- 11:15 AM: Lindsay Ell concert in Lot 9
- 1:00 PM: Orange & White game begins. O&W game watch party in Lot 9.
- 3:15 PM: Greylan James concert in Lot 9
- 5:30 PM: Baseball watch party begins in Lot 9 for those without a ticket.
- FREE parking will be on the Ag Campus (shuttles start at 9:30 AM), 11th Street garage and the White Ave garage.
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Men's Basketball SEC Player of the Year Dalton Knecht
- Giveaway: 500 Golf Towels
ON DECK
The Big Orange host Bellarmine for a midweek game next Tuesday before a big road series at SEC East leading No. 8/8 Kentucky in Lexington next weekend.
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