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#1 Tennessee Volunteers (27-1) Overall (9-0) SEC
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Lipscomb Bisons (15-13) Overall (4-5) ASUN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following yet another series sweep of a top-10 opponent, top-ranked Tennessee returns to the friendly confines of Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a Tuesday midweek matchup with Lipscomb.
The Volunteers have won a program record 19 straight games entering Tuesday's in-state battle with the Bisons after sweeping then No. 3/9 Vanderbilt in Nashville this past weekend.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
For the most updated gameday information related to Tennessee baseball, please visit our Gameday Central page by clicking HERE. The baseball Gameday Central page contains info in regard to tickets, parking, stadium policies and more.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season and single-game tickets for all remaining home contests are SOLD OUT. Limited standing room only tickets will go on sale for all games 90 minutes prior to first pitch at the Lindsey Nelson Stadium ticket office.
Single-game tickets for all games can also be purchased through Vivid Seats, the exclusive resale marketplace for Tennessee Athletics, by clicking HERE.
In order to keep Lindsey Nelson Stadium as full as possible, we are encouraging season ticket holders who are unable to use their tickets for a game(s) to either transfer your tickets to someone else (Instructions HERE).
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will be streamed live on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app as Andy Brock calls the action.
The online broadcast can be accessed on any mobile device through WatchESPN. WatchESPN can be accessed through the ESPN App, or online at espn.com/watch.
Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the game on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990) as well as UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
RHP Blade Tidwell (0-0) vs. RHP Kaleb Kantola (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 11-2
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 8-1
In Nashville: Tennessee leads, 2-1
Neutral Sites: Tennessee leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: L, 4-1 (4/27/21 in Knoxville)
The Vols will be looking to avenge a 4-1 loss to Lipscomb last season in Knoxville. UT had won six straight in the series prior to last year's defeat.
NOTABLE
In-State Success Under Vitello
With its series sweep of Vanderbilt last weekend, Tennessee improved to 26-12 against in-state opponents during the Tony Vitello Era (2018-pres.). The Vols are 4-0 against opponents from the Volunteer State this season.
Vols Off to Historic Start
With last weekend's sweep, Tennessee became the first team in 28 years to start SEC play 9-0, joining the 1994 Florida Gators who started 10-0. The Vols' 27-1 record is the best through the first 28 games of a season in program history.
Midweek Success
The Big Orange are a perfect 7-0 in midweek games this season and have posted a 46-7 overall record in such games under Vitello. Tennessee has outscored its midweek opponents 68-17 this year.
Vols Cleaning Crew
Tennessee recorded its sixth series sweep this season after taking all three games on the road at then No. 3/9 Vanderbilt this past weekend. It was the first time that the Vols had swept the Commodores since 2009.
UT's six series sweeps are its most in a single season since 2004 when it also had six. Since Vitello took over as head coach, the Vols have swept 18 weekend series (not including tournaments).
Series Sweeps by Year Under Vitello
2022: 6 | 2021: 5 | 2020: 2 | 2019: 3 | 2018: 2
OPPONENT SCOUT
Lipscomb Bisons
ON DECK
Tennessee will be home for the next two weekends after back-to-back road trips. The Vols host Missouri this weekend with Friday's series opener slated for a 6:30 p.m. first pitch.
VS
Lipscomb Bisons (15-13) Overall (4-5) ASUN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following yet another series sweep of a top-10 opponent, top-ranked Tennessee returns to the friendly confines of Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a Tuesday midweek matchup with Lipscomb.
The Volunteers have won a program record 19 straight games entering Tuesday's in-state battle with the Bisons after sweeping then No. 3/9 Vanderbilt in Nashville this past weekend.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
For the most updated gameday information related to Tennessee baseball, please visit our Gameday Central page by clicking HERE. The baseball Gameday Central page contains info in regard to tickets, parking, stadium policies and more.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season and single-game tickets for all remaining home contests are SOLD OUT. Limited standing room only tickets will go on sale for all games 90 minutes prior to first pitch at the Lindsey Nelson Stadium ticket office.
Single-game tickets for all games can also be purchased through Vivid Seats, the exclusive resale marketplace for Tennessee Athletics, by clicking HERE.
In order to keep Lindsey Nelson Stadium as full as possible, we are encouraging season ticket holders who are unable to use their tickets for a game(s) to either transfer your tickets to someone else (Instructions HERE).
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will be streamed live on WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app as Andy Brock calls the action.
The online broadcast can be accessed on any mobile device through WatchESPN. WatchESPN can be accessed through the ESPN App, or online at espn.com/watch.
Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the game on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990) as well as UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
RHP Blade Tidwell (0-0) vs. RHP Kaleb Kantola (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 11-2
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 8-1
In Nashville: Tennessee leads, 2-1
Neutral Sites: Tennessee leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: L, 4-1 (4/27/21 in Knoxville)
The Vols will be looking to avenge a 4-1 loss to Lipscomb last season in Knoxville. UT had won six straight in the series prior to last year's defeat.
NOTABLE
In-State Success Under Vitello
With its series sweep of Vanderbilt last weekend, Tennessee improved to 26-12 against in-state opponents during the Tony Vitello Era (2018-pres.). The Vols are 4-0 against opponents from the Volunteer State this season.
Vols Off to Historic Start
With last weekend's sweep, Tennessee became the first team in 28 years to start SEC play 9-0, joining the 1994 Florida Gators who started 10-0. The Vols' 27-1 record is the best through the first 28 games of a season in program history.
Midweek Success
The Big Orange are a perfect 7-0 in midweek games this season and have posted a 46-7 overall record in such games under Vitello. Tennessee has outscored its midweek opponents 68-17 this year.
Vols Cleaning Crew
Tennessee recorded its sixth series sweep this season after taking all three games on the road at then No. 3/9 Vanderbilt this past weekend. It was the first time that the Vols had swept the Commodores since 2009.
UT's six series sweeps are its most in a single season since 2004 when it also had six. Since Vitello took over as head coach, the Vols have swept 18 weekend series (not including tournaments).
Series Sweeps by Year Under Vitello
2022: 6 | 2021: 5 | 2020: 2 | 2019: 3 | 2018: 2
OPPONENT SCOUT
Lipscomb Bisons
- Record: 15-13 (4-5 ASUN)
- 2021 Postseason: N/A
- 2022 ASUN Preseason Poll: 10th
- Head Coach: Jeff Forehand (16th year)
- Preseason Conference Honors: N/A
- Stat Leaders:
- Batting Avg: Malik Williams (.358)
- Runs: Maddux Houghton (28)
- Hits: Malik Williams (38)
- Home Runs: Trace Willhoite (6)
- RBI: Malik Williams (32)
- Stolen Bases: Ketchup/Shields (13)
- Wins: Buxton/Dunkelberger (3)
- Saves: Trey Nordmann (4)
- ERA (min. 10 IP): Michael Dunkelberger (2.60)
- WHIP (min. 10 IP): Matthew Bohnert (1.02)
- Innings Pitched: Ike Buxton (36.0)
- Strikeouts: Matthew Bohnert (30)
ON DECK
Tennessee will be home for the next two weekends after back-to-back road trips. The Vols host Missouri this weekend with Friday's series opener slated for a 6:30 p.m. first pitch.
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