The Official #1 Tennessee vs Tennessee Tech Tuesday Game Thread (6:30PM EST) (SEC NETWORK +)

[NO SIR EEE]

KODAK, Tenn. – Tennessee will look to continue its historic winning streak on Tuesday night when the top-ranked Vols take on in-state foe Tennessee Tech at 6:30 p.m.

This game will be played at nearby Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee, home of the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate Tennessee Smokies.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Tuesday's contest can be purchased through the Tennessee Smokies website by clicking HERE.

BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will be streamed digitally on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app. The online broadcasts 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.

SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 72-30-1
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 47-12
In Cookeville: Tennessee leads, 25-18-1
Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: W, 10-8 (May 11, 2021)

The Vols and Golden Eagles met earlier this season in Knoxville, but the game was called in the fifth inning due to heavy rain with UT leading 5-4. That game will not be made up.

NOTABLE

Timber!
Tuesday's game will be played with wood bats, marking the first time the Vols have played any game with wood bats in recent memory. The Vols and Smokies played an exhibition game back on April 4, 2006, which is believed to be the last time the team used wood bats in a game.

Chasing History
With last weekend's sweep of Missouri, Tennessee became the first team in the history of SEC baseball to start conference play 12-0, surpassing the previous record of 11-0 held by LSU (1991), Ole Miss (1964) and Alabama (1940).

The Vols enter their meeting with Tennessee Tech on a 23-game winning streak. With a victory on Tuesday, UT would tie the 2015 Texas A&M Aggies for the most consecutive wins by any SEC team in a single season with 24.

Vols Cleaning Crew
Tennessee recorded its seventh series sweep this season after taking care of business against Missouri this past weekend. UT's seven series sweeps are tied for the most in a single season in program history (7 in 1994).

Not including tournaments, the Vols have recorded 19 series sweeps since 2018 when Tony Vitello took over as head coach.

Sweeps under Vitello
2022: 7 | 2021: 5 | 2020: 2 | 2019: 3 | 2018: 2

OPPONENT SCOUT
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

• Record: 17-12 (2-4 OVC)
• Head Coach: Matt Bragga (16th year)
• 2021 OVC Finish: 6th
• 2022 OVC Preseason Poll: 8th
• Preseason Honors: N/A
• Stat Leaders:
• • Batting Avg: Ed Johnson (.400)
  • Runs: Ed Johnson (36)
  • Hits: Ed Johnson (52)
  • Home Runs: Jason Hinchman (15)
  • RBI: Jason Hinchman (41)
  • Stolen Bases: Ed Johnson (2)
  • Wins: Three players tied (3)
  • Saves: Jackson Berry (2)
  • ERA (min. 10 IP): Frankie Cresta (2.63)
  • Innings Pitched: Peyton Calitri (52.1)
  • Strikeouts: Peyton Calitri (39)

ON DECK
The Vols jump back into SEC play with another important home series against Alabama this weekend at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Friday series opener is set for 6:30 p.m.

 

[MAD]

I’m so excited for this game tomorrow, so happy it’s being televised.
Will this game still count in the standings since they are using wooden bats?

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I assume Blade will start, and Joyce and Kirby will get some innings, too. This Tech team played us tough earlier. Of course, they weren't facing Blade, but I still expect a fight out of them.

 

[volz2wallz]

GBO!!️️

 

[MAD]

 

[esarmstrong]

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We need to act like a bunch of baseball nouveau riche jack a$$es. The pink daddy hat and the leopard coat are passe' now. We need something even more outrageous. EDIT: and whatever it is that we get, we need to get three of them. Apparently hitting back to back to back jacks is starting to become commonplace with this bunch, too.

 

[MAD]

We need to act like a bunch of baseball nouveau riche jack a$$es. The pink daddy hat and the leopard coat are passe' now. We need something even more outrageous.

How about…

 

[esarmstrong]

How about…
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Get three of them for those times we go back, to back, to back.

 

[MAD]

Apparently a lot of Arkansas Razorbacks were Tennessee fans before Vitello changed how he acted.

 

[US2BVOL]

I’m so excited for this game tomorrow, so happy it’s being televised.
Will this game still count in the standings since they are using wooden bats?

The sound of wooden bat making good contact is the best

 

[MAD]

 

[AllThingsTN]

Very excited for this midweek. Going to be fun seeing what the wooden bats do.

 

[esarmstrong]

Apparently a lot of Arkansas Razorbacks were Tennessee fans before Vitello changed how he acted.

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Apparently a lot of Arkansas fans have absolutely no self-awareness. Posts like this prove that it's Tennessee that is occupying the space between the ears of hog fans rent free.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Stupid Phillies...

GBO!!

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Apparently a lot of Arkansas Razorbacks were Tennessee fans before Vitello changed how he acted.

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Well, I'm a newbie bandwagon fan, cause I got on the Vitello baseVol train last March or so. So, I guess I should resemble that remark. But I understand they only 'supported' Tony because they never thought he would build a better program than theirs. And no one who's four games back after 12 warrants a fleeting thought, much less "lives in my mind."

 

[chuckiepoo]

Well, I'm a newbie bandwagon fan, cause I got on the Vitello baseVol train last March or so. So, I guess I should resemble that remark. But I understand they only 'supported' Tony because they never thought he would build a better program than theirs. And no one who's four games back after 12 warrants a fleeting thought, much less "lives in my mind."

Don’t you know the razor hawgs are ESS EEE CEE elite? I feel like we pulled our duty so far. Four straight sweeps , frickin’ amazing. The grind tightened this weekend. It tightens further each game into the schedule due to our target growing larger…

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Don’t you know the razor hawgs are ESS EEE CEE elite? I feel like we pulled our duty so far. Four straight sweeps , frickin’ amazing. The grind tightened this weekend. It tightens further each game into the schedule due to our target growing larger…

Yep. We can't keep this winning streak going forever. Baseball isn't a sport where you win every game. And I don't want this team feeling pressure to win just to keep streaks alive. As long as we win the SEC championships and great seeding for the national tournament, I don't care how many losses we have. I wouldn't be surprised if Bama puts one on us this weekend. After all, they're a hot team now. And it's gotta happen sometime.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Yep. We can't keep this winning streak going forever. Baseball isn't a sport where you win every game. And I don't want this team feeling pressure to win just to keep streaks alive. As long as we win the SEC championships and great seeding for the national tournament, I don't care how many losses we have. I wouldn't be surprised if Bama puts one on us this weekend. After all, they're a hot team now. And it's gotta happen sometime.

I’m prepared for the inevitable, but screw it…1-0.

 

[MAD]

Lol

 

[chuckiepoo]

Lol

I can only imagine that pissed off quite a few Guardians of the Game. Didn’t sit well with me but, get over it chuckiepoo!

 

[Volfan1000]

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KODAK, Tenn. – Tennessee will look to continue its historic winning streak on Tuesday night when the top-ranked Vols take on in-state foe Tennessee Tech at 6:30 p.m.

This game will be played at nearby Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee, home of the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate Tennessee Smokies.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Tuesday's contest can be purchased through the Tennessee Smokies website by clicking HERE.

BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will be streamed digitally on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app. The online broadcasts 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.

SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 72-30-1
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 47-12
In Cookeville: Tennessee leads, 25-18-1
Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: W, 10-8 (May 11, 2021)

The Vols and Golden Eagles met earlier this season in Knoxville, but the game was called in the fifth inning due to heavy rain with UT leading 5-4. That game will not be made up.

NOTABLE

Timber!
Tuesday's game will be played with wood bats, marking the first time the Vols have played any game with wood bats in recent memory. The Vols and Smokies played an exhibition game back on April 4, 2006, which is believed to be the last time the team used wood bats in a game.

Chasing History
With last weekend's sweep of Missouri, Tennessee became the first team in the history of SEC baseball to start conference play 12-0, surpassing the previous record of 11-0 held by LSU (1991), Ole Miss (1964) and Alabama (1940).

The Vols enter their meeting with Tennessee Tech on a 23-game winning streak. With a victory on Tuesday, UT would tie the 2015 Texas A&M Aggies for the most consecutive wins by any SEC team in a single season with 24.

Vols Cleaning Crew
Tennessee recorded its seventh series sweep this season after taking care of business against Missouri this past weekend. UT's seven series sweeps are tied for the most in a single season in program history (7 in 1994).

Not including tournaments, the Vols have recorded 19 series sweeps since 2018 when Tony Vitello took over as head coach.

Sweeps under Vitello
2022: 7 | 2021: 5 | 2020: 2 | 2019: 3 | 2018: 2

OPPONENT SCOUT
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

• Record: 17-12 (2-4 OVC)
• Head Coach: Matt Bragga (16th year)
• 2021 OVC Finish: 6th
• 2022 OVC Preseason Poll: 8th
• Preseason Honors: N/A
• Stat Leaders:
• • Batting Avg: Ed Johnson (.400)
  • Runs: Ed Johnson (36)
  • Hits: Ed Johnson (52)
  • Home Runs: Jason Hinchman (15)
  • RBI: Jason Hinchman (41)
  • Stolen Bases: Ed Johnson (2)
  • Wins: Three players tied (3)
  • Saves: Jackson Berry (2)
  • ERA (min. 10 IP): Frankie Cresta (2.63)
  • Innings Pitched: Peyton Calitri (52.1)
  • Strikeouts: Peyton Calitri (39)

ON DECK
The Vols jump back into SEC play with another important home series against Alabama this weekend at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Friday series opener is set for 6:30 p.m.

Would not be surprised if this game ends up being a sellout.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Would not be surprised if this game ends up being a sellout.

I know my parents are considering going. Been 60 years since Dad’s been. Huge LVbb fans, and huge Braves fans.

 

[Juanita]

Can't wait.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Game day!

 

[NorCalVol67]

I’m really looking forward to this one. Can’t wait to see the Unis.