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Appalachian State
Vols Shutout Appalachian State 8-0
February 27, 2000 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE (February 27) The Tennessee Volunteers shutout Appalachian State 8-0 on Sunday thanks to a 4-for-4 performance from Chris Burke.
Following a 56-minute rain delay, the Vols were able to take a three-game sweep of Appalachian State (0-8) and move their record to 12-4 on the season. The Vols got just eight hits on the day but were able to score six runs off Mountaineer pitcher Ryan Kelly who hit two UT batters and walked two more in the eighth inning.
Justin Parker put Tennessee on the board in the first inning after he doubled to score Chris Burke giving the Vols an early 1-0 lead. Chris Burke squeezed in another run in the fifth following two Appalachian State fielding errors that put Tennessee ahead 2-0. Things fell apart for Appalachian State in the eighth inning as the Mountaineers gave up six runs on just two hits. Mountaineer pitcher Ryan Kelly faced a bases loaded situation with one out in the inning and cleared the bases by scoring three Tennessee runs on a walk and two hit batters.
Vol pitcher Joe Bertolino (1-0) tossed a season high eight innings while striking out seven batters and walking two. Bertolino made his second start of the season after making his first career start as a Volunteer by pitching a no-decision against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 7. Ben Hager took the loss for Appalachian State and moves his record to 0-2 on the season.
Tennessee continues it homestand on Wednesday when they host Morehead State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium beginning at 3 p.m.
