How it Happened: Tennessee hammers Bellarmine, 20-5
Tennessee, powered behind a seven-run second inning, took care of Bellarmine in midweek action, 20-5 the final score on a Tuesday night from Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The No. 4 Vols (31-6) plated the seven runs in the second to go along with one run each in the third and fourth, three in the sixth and five more in the seventh. The Knights (6-30) found some success with a four-run third inning, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Volunteer arms on the mound.
Matthew Dallas (1-0) earned his first career win while tossing a scoreless 1.1 inning of relief. Cooper Hellman (1-3) is the loser on the night after allowing six runs off three hits without picking up an out in his appearance from the bullpen.
Tennessee hits the road this week in its return to Southeastern Conference play at No. 3 Kentucky. But first, here’s how it all went down on a Tuesday night for the Volunteers.
Postgame Video
The Final Stats
Scoring Summary
Bot 2: Reese Chapman hit a two-run home run to right field. Vols 2-0
A laser from Reese and it's 2-0 Big Orange!
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Bot 2: Blake Burke drilled a grand slam to right field. Vols 6-0
A #BurkeBlast of the grandest variety!
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Bot 2: Kavares Tears hit a solo home run to right-center. Vols 7-0
That's three home runs and counting here in the second as KT goes yard for his 11th of the year!
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Top 3: Will Aubel slashed a three-run home run to left field. Vols 7-3
Top 3: Casey Sorg hit a solo home run to left field. Vols 7-4
Bot 3: Billy Amick walked with the bases loaded. Vols 8-4
Bot 4: Reese Chapman solo home run to left field. Vols 9-4
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That's a two-homer day for Reese!
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Bot 6: Dalton Bargo singled in two runs to left. Vols 11-4
Bot 6: Ariel Antigua singled in Reese Chapman on a base-hit to right field. Vols 12-4
Bot 7: Bradke Lohry pinch hit single to right scored a run. Vols 13-4
Bot 7: Alex Perry RBI single to centerfield. Vols 14-4
Bot 7: Charlie Taylor sent a three-run homer to left field. Vols 17-4
Top 8: Casey Sorg sent a solo home run to centerfield. Vols 17-5
Bot 8: Colby Backus sent a home run to left field. Vols 18-5
Bot 8: Bradke Lohry doubled in a run to left field. Vols 19-5
Bot 8: Alex Perry RBI single to left field. Vols 20-5
Tennessee Weekly Schedule
Tuesday: Tennessee 20, Bellarmine 5 | Final Stats
Friday: No. 4 Tennessee at No. 3 Kentucky | 6:30 pm ET | SEC Network+
Saturday: No. 4 Tennessee at No. 3 Kentucky | 2 pm ET | SEC Network+
Sunday: No. 4 Tennessee at No. 3 Kentucky | 1 pm ET | SEC Network+
Vols in the National Polls this week
NCBWA – No. 2
USA Today – No. 3
Baseball America – No. 3
Perfect Game – No. 3
D1 Baseball – No. 4
