University of Tennessee Athletics
Tuesday, March 20
Knoxville
5 P.M. ET
University of Tennessee
vs
ETSU
Baseball Central: Tennessee vs. ETSU
March 19, 2018 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee begins a four-game homestand with a midweek meeting against in-state foe East Tennessee State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Tuesday at 5 p.m.
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The Vols are coming off a 2-2 week after posting a 5-0 shutout win over Western Carolina on Wednesday and an 8-6 victory at No. 8 Ole Miss in Friday's SEC opener before dropping the final two games to the Rebels over the weekend.
Projected Starting Pitchers
Tuesday's game will be streamed live on SEC Network + (WatchESPN) with Mike Keith (PxP) and Charlie Puleo (color) on the call.
There will also be a live radio broadcast on Sports Radio WNML (AM 990) and UTSports.com.
Series History vs. ETSU
Overall: UT leads, 64-18
In Knoxville: UT leads, 36-8
Last Meeting: L, 10-9 (3/2/18)
The Vols and Bucs have already played once this season with ETSU coming out on top in a back-and-forth affair at the Tri Star Classic earlier this month.
Need to Know
ETSU Buccaneers (10-6, 0-0 SoCon)
The Vols host rival Alabama for their SEC home opener this Friday at 6:30 p.m. The series opener will be streamed on SEC Network + (WatchESPN) with Saturday and Sunday's games set for live TV broadcasts on the SEC Network. Â
Gameday/Stadium Policies & Information
Clear Bag Policy
In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Tennessee athletic events, UT has implemented a clear bag policy at Lindsey Nelson Stadium and all other athletic facilities. Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (gallon size) per person is permitted. Fans are also allowed a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.
Stadium Entry
Please be aware that gates will not open until 90 minutes prior to game time as opposed to two hours like it has been in years past.
Parking
Baseball parking is located in Lots G16, GF2, GF3, GF4, and C22. (Thompson-Boling Arena and Neyland Stadium events have priority if on same days as baseball games.)
Additional parking is located on the street along Todd Helton Drive. Parking for MVP ticket holders is located in Lot GF1 and handicap parking is located in marked handicap spaces on Pat Head Summitt Drive and G16 Garage.
Please refer to the parking map by clicking HERE.
Other Info
All of the information listed above and more can be found on the Tennessee Baseball Gameday Information page HERE.
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MORE INFO
Game Times & Broadcast Info
- Opponent: ETSU Buccaneers
- Date/Time: Tuesday, March 20 – 5 p.m.
- Venue: Lindsey Nelson Stadium
- Stream: SEC Network + (WatchESPN)
- Radio: Sports Radio WNML (AM 990) / UTSports.com
- Live Stats: UTSports.com
Tennessee Volunteers (13-8)
Roster Schedule Stats Game NotesETSU Buccaneers (10-6)
Roster Schedule StatsÂ
The Vols are coming off a 2-2 week after posting a 5-0 shutout win over Western Carolina on Wednesday and an 8-6 victory at No. 8 Ole Miss in Friday's SEC opener before dropping the final two games to the Rebels over the weekend.
Projected Starting Pitchers
- RHP Sean Hunley (3-0, 0.75 ERA) vs. RHP Daniel Sweeney (0-0, 6.00 ERA)
Tuesday's game will be streamed live on SEC Network + (WatchESPN) with Mike Keith (PxP) and Charlie Puleo (color) on the call.
There will also be a live radio broadcast on Sports Radio WNML (AM 990) and UTSports.com.
Series History vs. ETSU
Overall: UT leads, 64-18
In Knoxville: UT leads, 36-8
Last Meeting: L, 10-9 (3/2/18)
The Vols and Bucs have already played once this season with ETSU coming out on top in a back-and-forth affair at the Tri Star Classic earlier this month.
Need to Know
- Tennessee went 2-2 last week and recorded its first win on the road over a ranked team since beating No. 7 Florida, 3-2, on April 8 of last year with an 8-6 victory at No. 8 Ole Miss on Friday night.
- UT opened the week with a 5-0 shutout win against Western Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. It was the first shutout of the season for the Vols.
- Freshman RHP Sean Hunley and Tuesday's projected starter threw a complete-game shutout, scattering seven hits while striking out three and walking nobody. Hunley became the first UT true freshman pitcher to throw a complete game since Josh Lindblom went the distance for the Vols against Georgia on April 22, 2006 in a 3-0 loss.
- Hunley's complete-game shutout was also the first by a Vols' pitcher since current Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Godley threw one in 2013. Hunley currently leads the team with a 3-0 record and a 0.75 ERA and has thrown 20.2 consecutive scoreless innings.
- In Friday's SEC opener, the Vols upset No. 8 Ole Miss 8-6 to earn their first win over a ranked team on the road since April 8 of last season.
- UT used a six-run seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie and held on for the win as RHP Zach Linginfelter tossed 2.1 scoreless innings to close out the game for his second save of the season.
- The duo of Andre Lipcius and Brodie Leftridge led the Vols in their Friday win over the Rebels, combining for five hits, five RBI and three runs scored.
- Justin Ammons hit his first home run of the year, a solo shot in the fifth inning of Saturday's loss to the Rebels.
- Despite another strong outing from junior RHP Will Neely, the Vols were shut out in Sunday's series finale in Oxford. Neely went 6.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and struck out four.
ETSU Buccaneers (10-6, 0-0 SoCon)
- 2017 Record: 30-29 (9-15 SoCon)
- 2017 Postseason: N/A
- Picked to finish fourth in the SoCon Preseason Coaches' Poll and seventh in the media poll.
- Boast three All-SoCon preseason picks in SS Chris Cook (First Team), RHP Ryan Simpler (Second Team) and OF Aaron Maher (Second Team).
- Return five starting position players and two starting pitchers from last season.
- Dropped two of three last weekend on the road against William & Mary. All three games were low scoring and decided by a single run.
- The trio of Christian Bailey, Aaron Maher and Caleb Longley have all driven in 12 or more runs this season. Bailey leads the team with 23 hits, nine doubles and 19 RBI.
- $2 Tuesday's: All General Admission tickets are just $2 and there will be $2 corn dogs through the fourth inning.
The Vols host rival Alabama for their SEC home opener this Friday at 6:30 p.m. The series opener will be streamed on SEC Network + (WatchESPN) with Saturday and Sunday's games set for live TV broadcasts on the SEC Network. Â
Gameday/Stadium Policies & Information
Clear Bag Policy
In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Tennessee athletic events, UT has implemented a clear bag policy at Lindsey Nelson Stadium and all other athletic facilities. Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (gallon size) per person is permitted. Fans are also allowed a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.
Stadium Entry
Please be aware that gates will not open until 90 minutes prior to game time as opposed to two hours like it has been in years past.
Parking
Baseball parking is located in Lots G16, GF2, GF3, GF4, and C22. (Thompson-Boling Arena and Neyland Stadium events have priority if on same days as baseball games.)
Additional parking is located on the street along Todd Helton Drive. Parking for MVP ticket holders is located in Lot GF1 and handicap parking is located in marked handicap spaces on Pat Head Summitt Drive and G16 Garage.
Please refer to the parking map by clicking HERE.
Other Info
All of the information listed above and more can be found on the Tennessee Baseball Gameday Information page HERE.
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