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Eastern Kentucky Colonels
(7-13) Overall (2-1) ASUN
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#21 Tennessee Volunteers
(14-6) Overall (1-2) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 21/22 Tennessee is back at home for five straight games, starting with a Tuesday midweek battle against Eastern Kentucky at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Due to expected low temperatures, first pitch for Tuesday's contest against the Colonels has been moved up from 6 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action for the Vol Network (AM 990), UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
Overall: UT leads, 32-4
in Knoxville: UT leads, 28-4
in Richmond: UT leads, 4-0
at Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: March 12, 2024 (W, 17-2 in Knoxville)
The Vols have won seven straight against the Colonels dating back to 2016 with four of those victories coming by eight or more runs.
Sophomore shortstop Manny Marin is red hot at the plate entering Tuesday's contest, having recorded a hit in seven straight games, including five consecutive multi-hit performances. Over his last 10 games, Marin leads the team with a .500 batting average, .846 slugging percentage and .519 on-base percentage. He also had a team-leading six hits and five RBIs in last weekend's series at No. 6/8 Georgia.
Continuing Midweek Success
The Big Orange have been dominant in midweek games since Elander joined the staff in 2018, having compiled an 82-11 record in such contests during that span. Tennessee is off to a 5-0 start in midweeks this season.
Vols in the Polls
Despite a series loss at No. 6/8 Georgia last weekend, Tennessee remained in the top 25 in four of the five major polls, marking the 102nd consecutive week that the Vols have been ranked in at least one poll.
(7-13) Overall (2-1) ASUN
@
#21 Tennessee Volunteers
(14-6) Overall (1-2) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 21/22 Tennessee is back at home for five straight games, starting with a Tuesday midweek battle against Eastern Kentucky at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Due to expected low temperatures, first pitch for Tuesday's contest against the Colonels has been moved up from 6 p.m. to 4 p.m.
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's contest against EKU will be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Myan Patel (PxP) and VFL Redmond Walsh (analyst) on the call.Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action for the Vol Network (AM 990), UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
LHP Taylor Tracey (2 GS, 0-0, 1.93 ERA) vs. LHP Addison Stockham (2 GS, 0-1, 14.34 ERA)SERIES HISTORY
Vols vs. Eastern KentuckyOverall: UT leads, 32-4
in Knoxville: UT leads, 28-4
in Richmond: UT leads, 4-0
at Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: March 12, 2024 (W, 17-2 in Knoxville)
The Vols have won seven straight against the Colonels dating back to 2016 with four of those victories coming by eight or more runs.
NOTABLE
Manny Being MannySophomore shortstop Manny Marin is red hot at the plate entering Tuesday's contest, having recorded a hit in seven straight games, including five consecutive multi-hit performances. Over his last 10 games, Marin leads the team with a .500 batting average, .846 slugging percentage and .519 on-base percentage. He also had a team-leading six hits and five RBIs in last weekend's series at No. 6/8 Georgia.
Continuing Midweek Success
The Big Orange have been dominant in midweek games since Elander joined the staff in 2018, having compiled an 82-11 record in such contests during that span. Tennessee is off to a 5-0 start in midweeks this season.
Vols in the Polls
Despite a series loss at No. 6/8 Georgia last weekend, Tennessee remained in the top 25 in four of the five major polls, marking the 102nd consecutive week that the Vols have been ranked in at least one poll.
OPPONENT SCOUT
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-13, 2-1 ASUN)- 2025 Record: 11-44 (8-22 ASUN)
- 2025 Postseason: N/A
- 2026 Atlantic Sun Preseason Poll: 5th in Gold Division
- Head Coach: Jan Weisberg
- Overall Record: 602-266-1 (20th year)
- Record at EKU: 7-13 (1st year)
- Preseason All-Conference Selections: None
ON DECK
The Vols host Missouri for their first home SEC series this weekend. First pitch for Friday's series opener is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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