The Vols enter Tuesday’s contest with a perfect 11-0 record in midweek games this year and have scored double-digit runs in each of their last six midweek games.
TICKET INFORMATION
Limited single-game tickets for non-conference home games can be purchased through AllVols.com.
Single-game tickets for all games can also be purchased through Ticketmaster, the exclusive resale marketplace for Tennessee Athletics, by clicking HERE.
In order to keep Lindsey Nelson Stadium as full as possible, we are encouraging season ticket holders who are unable to use their tickets for a game(s) to transfer their tickets to other Vol fans (Instructions HERE).
If you’re a season ticket holder and can’t make it to a baseball game this season, you also now have the option to donate your tickets. Your tickets will be donated back to Tennessee Athletics and will be distributed to the military and/or local charities in the Knoxville area.
All ticket donations will be accepted until 5 PM the business day before a game. After donating your tickets, a gift receipt equal to the ticket value will be emailed to you. You may save that receipt for your tax records.
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LINDSEY NELSON STADIUM
As we prepare for the next phase in renovations, please forgive our progress… and our dust. Once completed, Lindsey Nelson Stadium will offer fans an unrivaled experience and be among the nation’s finest college baseball venues. We appreciate your support and patience when you enter Lindsey Nelson Stadium this season. Please be advised changes may occur from game to game.
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday’s game will be streamed live on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Andy Brock on the call.
Fans can also listen to John Wilkerson and Vine Ferrara call the action on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990). A free audio stream will also be available on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
LHP Dylan Loy (3 GS, 1-0, 3.14 ERA) vs. RHP Ryan Kutz (6 GS, 0-2, 7.63 ERA)
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 13-2
in Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 10-1
in Nashville: Tennessee leads, 2-1
at Neutral Sites: Tennessee leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won, 10-0 (March 14, 2023 in Knoxville)
The Big Orange have faced off against the Bisons in every year but one since Tony Vitello took over as head coach and are 4-1 overall in those meetings. Both teams were also in the NCAA Clemson Regional in 2023 but did not play each other.
NOTABLE
Home Sweet Home Field Advantage
The Vols have been extremely tough to beat at home over the past three-plus years thanks in large part to having one of the best home field advantages in college baseball. The Vols are 144-23 when playing at Lindsey Nelson Stadium since the start of the 2020 season, including a 30-2 mark this year, marking the program’s fourth consecutive season with 30 or more home victories.
UT’s 30 home wins this season are the most in the country while their .938 winning percentage at home ranks fourth nationally. Including Tuesday’s matchup, the Vols have just six more regular-season home games this season.
Bullpen Shines in Sweep of Mizzou
During UT’s series sweep of Missouri last week, the bullpen allowed just one run over 13.0 innings pitched for a 0.69 ERA while combining for 11 strikeouts and just four walks.
Midweek Dominance & In-State Success Under Vitello
Tennessee has been almost automatic in midweek games under head coach Tony Vitello, posting a 75-10 record during his tenure, including a 65-6 record since the start of the 2019 season. The Vols are a perfect 11-0 in midweek contests this season.
UT has also had great success against in-state opponents over the past few years, posting a 15-2 record since 2022 against fellow Volunteer State foes (2-0 this season).
OPPONENT SCOUT
Lipscomb Bisons (15-27, 11-10 ASUN)
- Head Coach: Jeff Forehand (18th season)
- 2023 Postseason: NCAA Clemson Regional (0-2)
- Ranking: D1Baseball – NO | USA Today – NO | Baseball America – NO | NCBWA – NO | Perfect Game – NO
- 2024 ASUN Preseason Poll: 1st
- Preseason All-Conference Selections (4)
- LHP Hayden Frank
- C Austin Kelly
- 3B Trace Willhoite
- OF Alex Vergara
- Stat Leaders:
- Batting Avg: Mason Lundgrin (.329)
- Speech: Alex Vergara (48)
- Hit: Mason Lundgrin (48)
- Home Runs: Alex Vergara (16)
- RBI: Austin Kelly (47)
- Stolen Bases: Bouck / Vergara (8)
- Wins: Jake Poindexter (4)
- Saves: Collin Witzke (2)
- ERA (min. 20 IP): Collin Witzke (3.47)
- WHIP (min. 20 IP): Collin Witzke (1.46)
- Innings Pitched: Alex Brewer (57.2)
- Strikeouts: Alex Brewer (43)
- Opp. Avg (min. 20 IP): Collin Witzke (.202)
ON DECK
Tennessee heads down to Gainesville, Florida for an SEC East battle in the swamp against the Gators. Game one of the series is slated for a 7 pm first pitch on ESPN2.
