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ETSU Bucs
(9-2) Overall (0-0) SOCON
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
(1-10) Overall (0-0) Horizon
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Tennessee Volunteers
(8-3) Overall (0-0) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following a successful weekend trip to Texas, No. 17/19 Tennessee returns to Knoxville for a busy week of home games at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, starting with a pair of midweek contests against ETSU and Oakland on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Vols went 2-1 at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field last weekend, winning its final two games against Arizona State and Virginia Tech after falling to top-ranked UCLA on Friday.
Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action via a free audio stream on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
UT: LHP Blaine Brown (2 GS, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
ETSU: LHP Tristan Curless (1 APP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Wednesday vs. Oakland – 4 pm:
UT: TBD
OU: TBD
Overall: 70-21
in Knoxville: 40-11
in Johnson City: 29-10
at Neutral Sites: 1-0
Last Meeting: March 18, 2025, in Knoxville (L, 7-6 in 10 Inn.)
Vols vs. Oakland
Overall: 4-0
in Knoxville: 4-0
in Rochester: 0-0
at Neutral Sites: 0-0
Last Meeting: March 5, 2006, in Knoxville (W, 6-4)
Tennessee road its dominant pitching in both of its victories at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series last weekend, holding Arizona State to three runs and Virginia Tech to just one run on three hits.
The Vols' weekend rotation of Tegan Kuhns, Landon Mack and Evan Blanco combined to strike out 21 batters, led by a career-high 10 from Kuhns on Friday against No. 1 UCLA. Cam Appenzeller and Brayden Krenzel also picked up their first career saves over the weekend after posting a pair of scoreless multi-inning relief appearances against the Sun Devils and Hokies.
Overall, UT's pitching staff racked up 30 strikeouts and held opposing hitters to a .237 average during its three games in Arlington.
Vols vs. In-State Foes
The Big Orange have had plenty of success against in-state programs during now head coach Josh Elander's time on the coaching staff. During Elander's eight seasons as an assistant and associate head coach for the Vols, they are 46-19 overall against in-state opponents, which includes a 6-4 record against ETSU.
(9-2) Overall (0-0) SOCON
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
(1-10) Overall (0-0) Horizon
@
Tennessee Volunteers
(8-3) Overall (0-0) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following a successful weekend trip to Texas, No. 17/19 Tennessee returns to Knoxville for a busy week of home games at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, starting with a pair of midweek contests against ETSU and Oakland on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Vols went 2-1 at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field last weekend, winning its final two games against Arizona State and Virginia Tech after falling to top-ranked UCLA on Friday.
BROADCAST INFO
Cruz Martin (PxP) and VFL Redmond Walsh (analyst) will have the call for both midweek games on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action via a free audio stream on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
Tuesday vs. ETSU – 4 pm:UT: LHP Blaine Brown (2 GS, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
ETSU: LHP Tristan Curless (1 APP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Wednesday vs. Oakland – 4 pm:
UT: TBD
OU: TBD
SERIES HISTORY
Vols vs. ETSUOverall: 70-21
in Knoxville: 40-11
in Johnson City: 29-10
at Neutral Sites: 1-0
Last Meeting: March 18, 2025, in Knoxville (L, 7-6 in 10 Inn.)
Vols vs. Oakland
Overall: 4-0
in Knoxville: 4-0
in Rochester: 0-0
at Neutral Sites: 0-0
Last Meeting: March 5, 2006, in Knoxville (W, 6-4)
NOTABLE
Dominant Pitching Leads the Way in ArlingtonTennessee road its dominant pitching in both of its victories at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series last weekend, holding Arizona State to three runs and Virginia Tech to just one run on three hits.
The Vols' weekend rotation of Tegan Kuhns, Landon Mack and Evan Blanco combined to strike out 21 batters, led by a career-high 10 from Kuhns on Friday against No. 1 UCLA. Cam Appenzeller and Brayden Krenzel also picked up their first career saves over the weekend after posting a pair of scoreless multi-inning relief appearances against the Sun Devils and Hokies.
Overall, UT's pitching staff racked up 30 strikeouts and held opposing hitters to a .237 average during its three games in Arlington.
Vols vs. In-State Foes
The Big Orange have had plenty of success against in-state programs during now head coach Josh Elander's time on the coaching staff. During Elander's eight seasons as an assistant and associate head coach for the Vols, they are 46-19 overall against in-state opponents, which includes a 6-4 record against ETSU.
OPPONENT SCOUT
ETSU Bucs (9-2)- 2025 Record: 41-17 (14-7 SoCon)
- 2025 Postseason: NCAA Nashville Regional (0-2)
- 2026 SoCon Preseason Poll: 3rd
- Head Coach: Joe Pennucci
- Overall Record: 240-163 (9th year)
- Record at ETSU: Same
- Preseason All-Conference Selections (5):
- SP Michael Harpster (1st Team)
- RP Derek McCarley (1st Team)
- OF Jamie Palmese (1st Team)
- 1B Tristan Curless (2nd Team)
- OF Axel Melendez (2nd Team)
- 2025 Record: 19-41 (10-20 Horizon)
- 2025 Postseason: N/A
- 2026 Horizon League Preseason Poll: 5th
- Head Coach: Brian Nelson
- Overall Record: 20-51 (2nd year)
- Record at OU: Same
- Preseason All-Conference Selections: No Team Released
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