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USA Today
4 hours ago
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- USA Today
Tennessee baseball announces starting pitcher against Wake Forest for Game 7
Tennessee baseball announces starting pitcher against Wake Forest for Game 7 No. 14 national seed Tennessee (45-17) will face No. 2 regional seed Wake Forest (39-21) on Monday in a deciding Game 7 of the NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. ESPN2 will televise the matchup with Mike Monaco (play-by-play) and Kyle Peterson (analyst) on the call. The winner between the Vols and Demon Deacons will advance to a super regional at No. 3 national seed Arkansas (46-13). The Razorbacks won the Fayetteville Regional and did not lose in three contests. Ahead of Monday's deciding Game 7 between Tennessee and Wake Forest in the Knoxville Regional, the Vols announced their starting pitcher. AJ Russell (2-1) will start for the Vols. More: Where does AJ Russell rank in top 150 prospects for 2025 MLB draft? Wake Forest defeated Tennessee, 7-6, on Sunday to force a deciding Game 7 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Demon Deacons won two contests Sunday to avoid elimination. The Demon Deacons were victorious, 10-3, over No. 3 regional seed Cincinnati (33-26) in their first game Sunday. Former Tennessee pitcher Matthew Dallas (5-1) started for Wake Forest against Cincinnati and pitched 7.2 innings, totaling four strikeouts and 115 pitches, including 74 strikes, against 32 batters. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Wake Forest forces deciding Game 7 in Knoxville Regional against Tennessee baseball
Wake Forest forces deciding Game 7 in Knoxville Regional against Tennessee baseball No. 2 regional seed Wake Forest (39-21) defeated No. 14 national seed Tennessee (45-17), 7-6, in the Knoxville Regional of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament on Sunday. The Demon Deacons won the contest in the ninth inning after Jack Winnay walked with the bases loaded. Sunday's game marks the first time the Vols last host at home in a regional game under head coach Tony Vitello. Tennessee's last regional home loss was to Wake Forest in 2001. Andrew Fischer went 2-for-5 for Tennessee. He hit a two-run home run, recorded three RBIs and scored one run. Levi Clark also hit a two-run home run for the Vols. He recorded two RBIs and scored one run. Gavin Kilen went 1-for-4. He hit one double, scored two runs and recorded one RBI, while Dean Curley went 1-for-2 and scored one run. Nate Snead (4-2) received a loss for the Vols. He pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one run, four hits and two walks. Snead recorded three strikeouts, while totaling 41 pitches, including 25 strikes. Dylan Loy started for the Vols. He pitched 1.1 innings and allowed one run, one hit and one walk. Loy recorded two strikeouts, while totaling 21 pitches, including 13 strikes.. Brandon Arvidson also appeared in relief for Tennessee. He pitched 5.1 innings and allowed five runs, five hits and and three walks. Arvidson recorded 12 strikeouts, while totaling 108 pitches, including 70 strikes. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Strong start for UT
Follow our coverage of the WCWS from Oklahoma City as the five remaining teams chase the softball national title Imagn Images So far, the Vols are all over Oklahoma's Sam Landry. Landry primarily works on the sides of the plate, and Tennessee is working with what she's giving it. That sacrifice fly by Vols catcher Sophia Nugent against her former team in the Sooners not only gives her team a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but it continues what's emerging as an early trend in this game: go with where it's pitched. Both Gabby Leach and Pannell drove outside pitches the other way, and facing Nebraska's Jordy Bahl last week was great preparation for seeing Oklahoma's Sam Landry. Imagn Images That was an absolute shot of a line drive by Vols third baseman Taylor Pannell. Sooners center fielder Abigaile Dayton didn't take a great angle on that ball, going straight across instead of a slanted angle, and a passed ball gets the Vols on the board. Karlyn Pickens is a totally different pitcher for Tennessee when she has the lead. T1 - Tennessee 1, Oklahoma 0 A single, a double and a passed ball, and the Vols have the lead. Just what they needed against the powerhouse Sooners. A rematch of the 2013 final ... when these players were in elementary school. Wonder if any of them were softball junkies watching the WCWS that year Tennessee vs. Oklahoma in Game 2. There are good storylines all over the place in this one. Imagn Images Even though Game 1 of the day is already over, I will say Texas was my pick to win that one (promise!). I knew Teagan Kavan would come through after what was kind of a shockingly close Super Regional against Clemson. As for the rest of the matchups today: Tennessee vs. Oklahoma: While most of me REALLY wants Tennessee to shut the Sooners down so we can have some parity here (and so the Sooners can face some challenges), I think we're going to have a relatively close one here. In the Super Regionals, Karlyn Pickens dominated in Game 3 against Nebraska, but Game 1 was a little iffy. I think it'll be somewhat similar here, so I think the Sooners will take this first matchup. But I wouldn't be surprised if the Vols come back with a vengeance after it. Honestly, they're my pick to win it all, but I think they'll drop this first one. While most of me REALLY wants Tennessee to shut the Sooners down so we can have some parity here (and so the Sooners can face some challenges), I think we're going to have a relatively close one here. In the Super Regionals, Karlyn Pickens dominated in Game 3 against Nebraska, but Game 1 was a little iffy. I think it'll be somewhat similar here, so I think the Sooners will take this first matchup. But I wouldn't be surprised if the Vols come back with a vengeance after it. Honestly, they're my pick to win it all, but I think they'll drop this first one. Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech: This is definitely the more understated matchup of the day, but to be honest, it's just as good as any other, especially because this is the first opening-round matchup between teams making their first WCWS appearance since 2001, according to the broadcast. While the Rebels have an undeniable comeback ability, I think NiJaree Canady will shut Ole Miss down with her comfort on the big stage. This is definitely the more understated matchup of the day, but to be honest, it's just as good as any other, especially because this is the first opening-round matchup between teams making their first WCWS appearance since 2001, according to the broadcast. While the Rebels have an undeniable comeback ability, I think NiJaree Canady will shut Ole Miss down with her comfort on the big stage. Oregon vs. UCLA: Well, well, well, look how we found ourselves: a matchup of former Pac-12 powerhouses. Now, though, both teams are in the Big Ten, which the Ducks won this season. While UCLA has been here countless times before, I think Oregon's hot streak will continue as of late. Its walk-off wins in the regionals and Super Regionals were thrilling and showed just how much fight they have, and then the Ducks' mercy-rule win over Liberty to get to OKC has them coming in on a hot streak. I'm gonna say Sko Ducks on this one. Saturday's schedule of games (times are ET): Game 5: Texas vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee winner, 3 p.m. Texas vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee winner, 3 p.m. Game 6: Texas Tech-Ole Miss winner vs. UCLA-Oregon winner, 7 p.m. Friday's schedule of games (times are ET): Game 5: Florida vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee loser, 7 p.m. Florida vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee loser, 7 p.m. Game 6: Texas Tech-Ole Miss loser vs. UCLA-Oregon loser, 9:30 p.m. Imagn Images Up next is the game we've all been waiting for: Can Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, who's throwing the equivalent of 108-110 mph in baseball, stifle Oklahoma? Keep in mind, these are both SEC teams (weird), and they've met a few times earlier this season. Tennessee won the first game, 5-2, while the Sooners won the second, 4-1. In the series finale, Tennessee came out on top 5-3. Pickens pitched in both of the Lady Vols' wins, giving up 10 total hits and striking out 12. What's even more impressive is Tennessee won on the road. But that was all the way back in March. Oklahoma has gotten a lot better since then, and it will be very hard to beat the Sooners again. Still, Pickens has arguably gotten better since March, too. This should be a good one. Imagn Images What Molly said. I simply cannot wait to see Karlyn Pickens' defense versus Oklahoma's offense. Imagn Images And there we have it, as the Longhorns advance to the winners' bracket after shutting down the Gators, 3-0. But as good as that game was, I think I'm even more excited for this next one on the slate: Oklahoma vs. Tennessee. I came into this NCAA Tournament thinking that Tennessee is one of the only squads that could potentially stifle Oklahoma's five-peat chances, especially with Karlyn Pickens in the circle for the Vols. I guess we'll see here soon. I am one to love a high-scoring, offensive matchup, but Texas' defensive prowess today kept me locked in. The Longhorns beat the Gators 3-0, earning the day off on Friday and facing the winner of No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday. Oklahoma-Tennessee starts at 2:30 p.m. ET. Imagn Images Teagan Kavan and Joley Mitchell were the stars in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series as Texas beats Florida 3-0. Texas will play the winner of Oklahoma-Tennessee on Saturday. Florida will play the loser of that game on Friday. Kavan went the distance in the circle for Texas, allowing just two hits with only two hits. Mitchell had two solo home runs. How Oklahoma advanced to the WCWS: Regional Defeated Boston 8-0 Defeated California 11-2 Defeated California 12-1 Super Regional Defeated Alabama 3-0 Defeated Alabama 13-2 The Longhorns' biggest problem against Clemson in the Supers was surrendering late-game leads. But Teagan Kavan has absolutely shut down a Gators offense that is quite literally full – from leadoff to No. 9 – of .300-plus hitters. What an absolute turnaround from this matchup in the first round last year, when Florida run-ruled Texas. Tennessee was the No. 7 seed for the NCAA Tournament: Coach: Karen Weekly Record: 45-15, 15-9 in the SEC Players to watch: Taylor Pannell, .391 average, 15 HR, 62 RBIs Kinsey Fiedler, .345, 36 RBIs Saviya Morgan, .338, 25 SB McKenna Gibson, .309, 11 HR, 42 RBIs Sophia Nugent, .308, 17 HR, 59 RBIs Karlyn Pickens, 23-9, 1.03 ERA, 270 K Sage Mardjetko, 12-2, 2.33 ERA Imagn Images B7 - Texas 3, Florida 0 Last hope for the Gators. They have only two hits off Longhorns starting pitcher Teagan Kavan. How Tennessee advanced to the WCWS: Regional Defeated Miami, Ohio 17-0 Defeated Ohio State 4-2 Defeated Ohio State 5-0 Super Regional Lost to Nebraska 5-2 Defeated Nebraska 3-2 Defeated Nebraska 1-0
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee baseball announces starting pitcher against Wake Forest
Tennessee baseball announces starting pitcher against Wake Forest No. 14 national seed Tennessee (45-16) will look to advance to a super regional on Sunday. The Vols will host a NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional final, as a visiting team, against No. 2 regional seed Wake Forest (37-21) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch between the Vols and Demon Deacons is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT. The contest will be televised by ESPNU. Tennessee (4-0) announced left-handed pitcher Dylan Loy will start against the Demon Deacons. The sophomore has appeared in 29 games, all in relief, for the Vols in 2025. Loy has pitched 29.1 innings, totaling 32 strikeouts and a 3.68 ERA. He has allowed 17 hits (three doubles, five home runs), 10 walks 14 runs (12 earned), three wild pitches and hit three batters in 29.1 innings. As a freshman in 2024, Loy (2-0) appeared in 21 contests (five starts) at Tennessee. He recorded 37 strikeouts and a 2.37 ERA in 30.1 innings. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Tennessee baseball Sunday in Knoxville Regional final: Time, TV channel
How to watch Tennessee baseball Sunday in Knoxville Regional final: Time, TV channel No. 14 national seed Tennessee (45-16) advanced to a NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional championship game on Sunday. The Vols remain unbeaten after defeating No. 3 regional seed Cincinnati (33-25), 10-6, on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols were also victorious against No. 4 regional seed Miami University (35-23), 9-2, on Friday. Tennessee will face the winner between Wake Forest and Cincinnati in an elimination game on Sunday. First pitch between the Demon Deacons and Bearcats is scheduled for noon EDT. The winner will advance to play Tennessee at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday. The Knoxville Regional winner will advance to face the winner from the Fayetteville Regional, hosted by No. 3 national seed Arkansas. Below is how to watch TV information for the Knoxville Regional of Sunday. What channel is the Knoxville Regional on? The Wake Forest-Cincinnati game will be televised by ACC Network. Tennessee against the winner between the Demon Deacons and Bearcats can be watched on ESPN+. Mike Monaco (play-by-play) and Kyle Peterson (analyst) will be on the call. Watch Knoxville Regional baseball on ESPN+ We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
