University of Tennessee Athletics
Friday, April 20
Knoxville
6:30 P.M. ET
University of Tennessee
vs
#14 Texas A&M
Baseball Central: Tennessee vs. No. 14 Texas A&M
April 18, 2018 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After four straight road games, Tennessee returns home this weekend to host No. 14 Texas A&M for a three-game series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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The Volunteers are coming off a 6-2 midweek victory at ETSU on Tuesday night and will look to snap a three-game losing streak in conference play.
Broadcast Info
All three games this weekend will be streamed live online via SEC Network+ (WatchESPN). John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara will call the action for SEC Network+ (WatchESPN) and Sports Radio WNML (FM 99.1 / AM 990) / UTSports.com.
Series History vs. Texas A&M
Overall: Texas A&M leads, 8-2
In Knoxville: Texas A&M leads, 5-1
In College Station: Texas A&M leads, 2-1
At Neutral Sites: Texas A&M leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: W, 5-3 in 14 Inn. (4/23/17)
Tennessee took the final game of its series at Texas A&M last season, winning 5-3 in 14 innings for its first-ever win in College Station. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in Knoxville since 2015 when the Aggies swept the Vols.
Need to Know
No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies
FRIDAY
Tennessee will remain at home for one of its last midweek games of the season as No. 21 Tennessee Tech comes to town on Tuesday, April 24.
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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MORE INFO
Game Times & Broadcast Info
- Opponent: Texas A&M Aggies
- Location: Knoxville, Tenn.
- Venue: Lindsey Nelson Stadium
- Game 1: Friday, April 20 – 6:30 p.m. (WATCH)
- Game 2: Saturday, April 21 – 6 p.m. (WATCH)
- Game 3: Sunday, April 22 – 1 p.m. (WATCH)
- Online Stream: SEC Network+ (WatchESPN)
- Radio: WNML / UTSports.com
- Live Stats: UTSports.com
- Tickets: AllVols.com
Tennessee (22-17, 5-10 SEC)
Roster Schedule Stats Game NotesNo. 14 Texas A&M (28-9, 8-7 SEC)
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The Volunteers are coming off a 6-2 midweek victory at ETSU on Tuesday night and will look to snap a three-game losing streak in conference play.
Broadcast Info
All three games this weekend will be streamed live online via SEC Network+ (WatchESPN). John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara will call the action for SEC Network+ (WatchESPN) and Sports Radio WNML (FM 99.1 / AM 990) / UTSports.com.
Series History vs. Texas A&M
Overall: Texas A&M leads, 8-2
In Knoxville: Texas A&M leads, 5-1
In College Station: Texas A&M leads, 2-1
At Neutral Sites: Texas A&M leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: W, 5-3 in 14 Inn. (4/23/17)
Tennessee took the final game of its series at Texas A&M last season, winning 5-3 in 14 innings for its first-ever win in College Station. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in Knoxville since 2015 when the Aggies swept the Vols.
Need to Know
- Tennessee will look to snap a three-game SEC losing streak after getting swept by No. 19 LSU in Baton Rouge last weekend.
- The Vols enter this weekend with a 4-2 record at home in SEC play this season.
- UT improve to 10-2 in midweek games this season after defeating ETSU 6-2 on the road on Tuesday night.
- Tennessee starting pitcher Will Heflin put together his second straight solid start in the win over the Bucs to improve his record to 4-1 on the year. The Morristown, Tenn., native tossed a career-high six shutout innings and allowed just four hits while striking out five batters. Heflin has allowed just six total hits in 11.1 shutout innings over his two starts this season.
- With a win over UT Martin last Tuesday, Sean Hunley became the first freshman pitcher in Tennessee baseball history to start his career 6-0.
- Benito Santiago continued to crush non-conference pitching with two more hits and three more RBI in Tuesday's win at ETSU. The senior catcher leads the Vols with a .407 batting average, 35 hits and 23 RBI in non-conference games this season.
- The Vols have scored five or more runs in 11 of their 12 midweek games this season and have scored eight or more runs in seven of them.
- Sophomore outfielder Justin Ammons has reached base in 15 straight games and leads the team with 45 total hits and a .317 batting average. The Memphis native also leads the team with a .346 batting average in conference play after registering at least one hit in all three games at No. 19 LSU last weekend.
- Redshirt sophomore Nico Mascia has emerged as one of the Vols top hitters, ranking second on the team with a .304 batting average. The Knoxville native hit a pair of home runs against LSU last weekend and finished the series with five hits, four runs scored and five RBI.
- Junior Will Neely has anchored the Vols' weekend rotation this season. The right hander has thrown at least five innings in eight of his nine starts with an SEC-leading three complete games to his credit. Neely has given up three or less earned runs in six of his nine starts and has an ERA of 3.32, which ranks second on the team among starting pitchers. His 4-1 record is the second-best mark on the team heading into this weekend.
No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies
- Record: 28-9 (8-7 SEC)
- 2017 Postseason: College World Series (0-2)
- Picked to finish second in the Western Division of the SEC Preseason Coaches' Poll. Â
- Returned five starting position players and nine pitchers from last season's College World Series team.
- Boast two All-SEC preseason picks in shortstop Braden Shewmake (First Team) and third baseman George Janca (Second Team). Shewmake currently leads the team with 35 RBI this season.
- Aggies enter this weekend's series on a seven-game win streak which includes a series sweep over Alabama last weekend and a pair of wins over LSU two weeks ago.
- Lead the SEC with a 2.82 team ERA while junior RHP Mitchell Kilkenny leads the league with an 8-0 record and 1.50 ERA.
- Junior Michael Helman leads the team and ranks third in the SEC with a .387 batting average. He also leads the conference with 58 hits, ranks fourth in runs scored (40), fifth in on-base percentage (.475) and tied for fifth in doubles (12).
FRIDAY
- Cheeseburger in Paradise Night: Half priced burgers through the end of the fourth inning.
- Island Theme Night: Porch/Patio Island Decorating Contest. Winner gets a free patio next season.
- Student Promotions: Rewards Swipe-In | First 150 students receive an Island t-shirt.
- Student Giveaway: First 200 fans receive a Tennessee throwback tank.
- Pups on the Patio: $15 ticket for human and dog on patio.
- Kids Day: All kids 12 and under receive free admission. Run the bases and get postgame autographs from select players (Weather Permitting).
Tennessee will remain at home for one of its last midweek games of the season as No. 21 Tennessee Tech comes to town on Tuesday, April 24.
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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