Jorel Ortega discusses Vols’ loss to Tennessee Tech at Smokies Stadium

Jorel Ortega discusses the Vols’ loss to Tennessee Tech at Smokies Stadium played with wood bats.

No. 1 Tennessee (31-2, 12-0 SEC) lost to Tennessee Tech (18-12, 2-4 OVC), 3-2, Tuesday at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee.

Smokies Stadium is home of the Chicago Cubs’ Double-A affiliate Tennessee Smokies.

The game was played with a crowd of 8,183 in attendance. Tennessee and the Golden Eagles broke the attendance record at Smokies Stadium.

The game was played with wood bats.

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Following the game, Tennessee redshirt sophomore second baseman Jorel Ortega met with media. He discussed the contest that ended Tennessee’s 23-game winning streak.

Ortega’s media availability can be watched below.

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