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Watch: Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ win against Texas Tech

Watch: Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s win against Texas Tech

No. 8 Tennessee (1-0) defeated No. 22 Texas Tech (0-1), 6-2, Friday in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Tony Vitello entered his seventh season as the Vols’ head coach in 2024.

Tennessee will also play Oklahoma on Saturday (8 p.m. EST), while concluding play in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown on Sunday versus Baylor (7:30 p.m. EST). All games can be watched on FloBaseball. Games can be streamed on FloBaseball and the FloSports app.

Following Tennessee’s opening day win versus Texas Tech, Vitello met with media. His media availability can be watched below.

Social media reacts to Vols’ opening day win against Texas Tech baseball

Social media reacts to Tennessee baseball’s opening day win against Texas Tech.

No. 8 Tennessee (1-0) defeated No. 22 Texas Tech (0-1), 6-2, on Friday in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The opening day contest took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

AJ Russell started for Tennessee and pitched 4 1/3 innings, recording 10 strikeouts, one walk and 73 pitches (53 strikes).

AJ Causey pitched 4 2/3 inning in relief for the Vols. He totaled seven strikeouts and zero walks.

Billy Amick hit a home run in the fourth inning for the Vols. Tennessee recorded eight hits in the contest.

Following Tennessee’s win versus Texas Tech on opening day, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media reaction and is listed below.

Tennessee baseball announces uniform combination against Texas Tech

Tennessee baseball announces uniform combination for Friday’s game against Texas Tech.

No. 8 Tennessee will play No. 22 Texas Tech on Friday in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

First pitch between the Vols and Red Raiders is slated for 8 p.m. EST. The opening day contest will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

The Tennessee-Texas Tech game can be watched on FloBaseball and streamed on FloBaseball and the FloSports app. Brant Freeman and Ty Harrington will be on the call.

Tennessee announced its uniform combination against Texas Tech. The Vols will wear smokey grey uniforms on opening day.

Bringing the Smoke on Opening Day!#GBO // #OTH // #BeatTTU pic.twitter.com/iNgTvtSTMK

— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) February 16, 2024

Opening day: Tennessee-Texas Tech baseball pregame social media buzz

Opening day for the 2024 baseball season is Friday.

No. 8 Tennessee will play No. 22 Texas Tech on Friday in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Tennessee-Texas Tech game can be watched on FloBaseball and streamed on FloBaseball and the FloSports app.

Ahead of the opening day matchup, Vols Wire looks at pregame social media buzz and is listed below.

2024 opening day: Tennessee-Texas Tech baseball preview

Tennessee will open its 2024 baseball season on Friday versus Texas Tech in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota.

First pitch between the Vols and Red Raiders is slated for 8 p.m. EST at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

The opening day contest can be watched on FloBaseball, which requires a subscription. Brant Freeman and Ty Harrington will be on the call.

READ: How to watch 2024 Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown

READ: Tennessee baseball’s opening day projected starting lineup

Below is a preview for the Tennessee-Texas Tech game on Friday, including projected starting pitchers.

Tennessee baseball’s opening day projected starting lineup

A look at Tennessee baseball’s opening day projected starting lineup.

Opening day for No. 8 Tennessee will take place on Friday in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota will take place Friday-Sunday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

Tennessee, Baylor, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas Tech are part of the field. The Vols and Red Raiders are ranked in the preseason USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

READ: How to watch Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown

First pitch for the Vols’ opening day contest versus Texas Tech is slated for 8 p.m. EST.

Below is Tennessee’s projected starting lineup versus the Red Raiders.

How to watch 2024 Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown

How to watch the 2024 Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown.

The 2024 college baseball season will begin on Friday.

The Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota will take place Friday-Sunday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

Tennessee, Baylor, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas Tech are part of the field. The Vols and Red Raiders are ranked in the preseason USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Watch: Head coaches for Tennessee, Baylor, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas Tech preview Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown

READ: 2024 preseason USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll

Below is a daily schedule for the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown, including information in how to watch the three-day event.

Watch: Tony Vitello previews 2024 season opener

Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello previews 2024 Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown.

Tennessee will open its 2024 season on Feb. 16 versus Texas Tech (8 p.m. EST) in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota.

The Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

Tennessee, Baylor, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas Tech are part of the field. The Vols will also play Oklahoma on Saturday, while facing Baylor on Sunday.

2024 will be the seventh season for Tennessee under head coach Tony Vitello.

Vitello has compiled a 235–99 (87–63 SEC) record from 2018-23 at Tennessee. The Vols won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022, while advancing to College World Series in 2021 and 2023.

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball schedule

Vitello met with media on Wednesday to preview the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown. His media availability can be watched below.

Three Vols earn 2024 preseason All-America baseball honors

Three Vols earn 2024 preseason All-America baseball honors.

Three Tennessee baseball student-athletes earned 2024 preseason All-America honors from Perfect Game.

Third baseman Billy Amick and pitcher Drew Beam were named to Perfect Game’s second-team, while second baseman Christian Moore earned third-team honors.

Tennessee will open its 2024 season on Feb. 16 versus Texas Tech (8 p.m. EST) in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota. The tournament will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

The Vols’ first home game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium will take place Feb. 20 versus UNC Asheville. First pitch is slated for 4:30 p.m. EST.

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball schedule