University of Tennessee Athletics
Tuesday, May 1
Knoxville
6:30 P.M. ET
University of Tennessee
vs
Morehead State
Baseball Central: Tennessee vs. Morehead State
April 30, 2018 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee kicks off its final homestand of the season on Tuesday as the Volunteers welcome Morehead State to Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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This will be the final midweek game of the year for UT and begin a seven-game homestand before the team finishes the regular season on the road at Missouri.
Broadcast Info
Tuesday's game will be streamed live on SEC Network+ (WatchESPN). John Wilkerson and Joel Silverberg will also call the action on Sports Radio WNML (FM 99.1 / AM 990) / UTSports.com.
Series History vs. Morehead State
Overall: UT leads, 34-3
In Knoxville: UT leads, 34-3
In Morehead: N/A
Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: W, 4-3 (5/16/17)
The Vols have dominated the all-time series with the Eagles, winning 34 of the 37 games. Morehead State's only three wins in the series have come in 2015, 2008 and 2002.
Need to Know
Morehead State Eagles
Tennessee welcomes No. 13Â Kentucky to Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a pivotal three-game conference series this Friday-Sunday. All three games will be streamed live on SEC Network+ (WatchESPN) and feature a live radio broadcast on Sports Radio WNML (FM 99.1 / AM 990). Get your tickets now on AllVols.com.
Gameday/Stadium Policies & Information
Clear Bag Policy
In an effort 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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Game Times & Broadcast Info
- Opponent: Morehead State Eagles
- Location: Knoxville, Tenn.
- Venue: Lindsey Nelson Stadium
- Date/Time: Tuesday, May 1 – 6:30 p.m.
- Online Stream: SEC Network+ (WatchESPN)
- Radio: WNML / UTSports.com
- Live Stats: UTSports.com
- Tickets: AllVols.com
Tennessee (25-21, 8-13 SEC)
Roster Schedule Stats Game NotesMorehead State (27-18, 14-7 OVC)
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This will be the final midweek game of the year for UT and begin a seven-game homestand before the team finishes the regular season on the road at Missouri.
Broadcast Info
Tuesday's game will be streamed live on SEC Network+ (WatchESPN). John Wilkerson and Joel Silverberg will also call the action on Sports Radio WNML (FM 99.1 / AM 990) / UTSports.com.
Series History vs. Morehead State
Overall: UT leads, 34-3
In Knoxville: UT leads, 34-3
In Morehead: N/A
Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: W, 4-3 (5/16/17)
The Vols have dominated the all-time series with the Eagles, winning 34 of the 37 games. Morehead State's only three wins in the series have come in 2015, 2008 and 2002.
Need to Know
- Tennessee went 1-3 last week, taking the series finale at No. 20 Georgia, 6-5, in extra innings on Sunday afternoon. It was the Vols' fifth win over a ranked opponent this season. Â
- Sophomore second baseman Jay Charleston had his best game of the season on Sunday, scoring the eventual game-winning run in extra innings while tying a career high with four hits and setting another new career high with three stolen bases on the day.
- Charleston is currently tied for the SEC lead with 18 stolen bases this season.
- With Sunday's win, UT surpassed its SEC win total from last season with nine conference games still left to play.
- The Vols enter Tuesday's matchup with a 10-3 record in midweek games this season and have scored five or more runs in 12 of their 13 midweek games.
- UT's offense has emerged as of late, scoring six or more runs in 12 of the team's last 17 games.
- Senior Benito Santiago continued his strong play in non-conference games last week with two more hits in a 7-6 loss to No. 21 Tennessee Tech. The Florida native is now batting .411 with 37 hits and 23 RBI in non-conference play this season.
- Senior center fielder Brodie Leftridge had a strong showing at the plate in the Vols' series against Georgia. The Baltimore native hit his third home run in the series opener and finished the weekend with a team-best five RBI and two doubles. Â
- Freshman LHP Garrett Crochet earned his fourth win of the season with Sunday's victory over the Bulldogs. Crochet gave up just three hits and two runs (one earned) in 4.1 innings of relief.
Morehead State Eagles
- Record: 27-18 (14-7 OVC)
- 2017 Postseason: N/A
- Were picked to finish second in the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Poll and are currently tied for second in the league with Eastern Kentucky.
- Third baseman Eli Boggess and outfielder Niko Hulsizer were both preseason all-conference selections.
- The Eagles rank second in the OVC behind Tennessee Tech in nearly all major hitting categories, including: batting average (.305), runs (361), hits (503), home runs (57), RBI (327) slugging percentage (.476), on-base percentage (.405) and total bases (785).
- Braxton Morris leads the team with a .381 batting average and 72 hits while Trevor Snyder leads the team with 12 home runs and 46 RBI.
- Kyle Cantu leads the pitching staff with a 3-0 record and 4.50 ERA.
- $2 Tuesday: $2 general admission tickets and $2 corn dogs through the fourth inning.
- Fan Appreciation Day
- If Vols strike out two batters, everyone with a ticket will receive free queso from Moe's.
- Nine Innings of Winnings: One fan will win a prize after every inning. Register to win at the Fan HQ Tent located on the concourse down the first-base line.
Tennessee welcomes No. 13Â Kentucky to Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a pivotal three-game conference series this Friday-Sunday. All three games will be streamed live on SEC Network+ (WatchESPN) and feature a live radio broadcast on Sports Radio WNML (FM 99.1 / AM 990). Get your tickets now on AllVols.com.
Gameday/Stadium Policies & Information
Clear Bag Policy
In an effort 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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