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Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ win against Tennessee Tech

Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello recaps the Vols’ win against Tennessee Tech.

No. 5 Tennessee (22-4, 3-3 SEC) defeated Tennessee Tech (13-12, 1-2 OVC), 11-1 in seven innings, on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Vols ended a two-game losing streak to Tennessee Tech.

Dylan Loy, Derek Schaefer (2-0), Austin Hunley, Matthew Dallas, Chris Stamos, Brayden Sharp and Marcus Phillips all pitched for the Vols on Tuesday and allowed a combined three hits.

Reese Chapman started in right field for the Vols and went 4-for-4, recording five RBIs and two runs. He hit a three-run home run.

Following Tennessee’s run-run win against the Golden Eagles, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. His postgame media availability can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ series win versus Ole Miss

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps the Vols’ series win against Ole Miss.

No. 7 Tennessee (21-4, 3-3 SEC) defeated Ole Miss (17-8, 3-3 SEC), 15-4 in seven innings, on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Sunday’s contest ended in a run-rule decision and Tennessee won the three-game series against the Rebels, 2-1.

Nate Snead (5-1) pitched 4.2 innings in relief and recorded six strikeouts. He totaled 80 pitches, including 57 strikes, against 20 batters.

Tennessee totaled 13 hits in the contest, including five home runs (Billy Amick, Dean Curley, Dylan Dreiling, Christian Moore and Kavares Tears).

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Following Tennessee’s series win on Sunday, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame media availability can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps win against Xavier

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps win against Xavier.

No. 7 Tennessee (19-3, 1-2 SEC) defeated Xavier (9-12, 0-0 Big East), 10-2, on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Zander Sechrist started for Tennessee and pitched three innings and recorded three strikeouts. He allowed one walk and zero hits.

Blake Burke went 1-for-4 and recorded two RBIs, two runs and one walk for the Vols.

Tennessee will next play Ole Miss. The Vols and Rebels will play a three-game series, Friday-Sunday, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball schedule

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball roster

Following the Vols’ win against Xavier on Tuesday, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame press conference can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps series finale at Alabama

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps the series finale at Alabama.

No. 12 Alabama (16-3, 1-1 SEC) defeated No. 6 Tennessee (18-2, 1-1 SEC), 7-6, on Sunday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Tennessee-Alabama series opened Southeastern Conference play in 2024.

Tennessee’s home SEC schedule in 2024 consists of series against Ole Miss, Georgia, LSU, Missouri and South Carolina.

The Vols have SEC road series in the regular-season at Alabama (L, 2-1), Auburn, Kentucky, Florida and Vanderbilt.

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball schedule

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball roster

Following the series finale between Tennessee and Alabama, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame media availability can be watched below.


Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ series opening win at Alabama

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s series opening win at Alabama.

No. 6 Tennessee (18-1, 1-0 SEC) defeated No. 12 Alabama (15-3, 0-1 SEC), 11-3, Friday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to open Southeastern Conference play.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Friday’s win is Tennessee’s 17th consecutive, the second-longest streak in program history. The Vols’ program record for a win streak is 23 games during the 2022 season.

Game No. 2 between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 8 p.m. EDT on Saturday and will be televised by SEC Network. Sunday’s series finale is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT (SEC Network).

PHOTOS: Tony Vitello through the years

Following Tennessee’s win at Alabama on Friday, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame media availability can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps series sweep against Illinois

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps series sweep against Illinois.

No. 8 Tennessee (16-1) defeated Illinois (5-9), 8-3, on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Sunday’s win completed a three-game series sweep for Tennessee against the Fighting Illini. The Vols also extended its win streak to 15 games.

Tennessee will next play Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+.

PHOTOS: A look at Tony Vitello through the years

Following the Vols’ win against Illinois on Sunday, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. His postgame press conference can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ 24-1 win against Illinois

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s 24-1 win against Illinois on Saturday.

No. 8 Tennessee (15-1) defeated Illinois (5-8), 24-1, on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Tennessee totaled 20 hits on Saturday, including home runs by Dalton Bargo, Blake Burke, Reese Chapman, Dylan Dreiling and Christian Moore.

13 different Tennessee players recorded a hit, while the Vols also totaled four two-out RBIs.

Drew Beam (3-0) started for Tennessee and pitched five innings, recording five strikeouts. He totaled 65 pitches, including 44 strikes, against 20 batters.

Following the Vols’ series win against Illinois on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame press conference can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps series opening win against Illinois

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps series opening win against Illinois.

No. 8 Tennessee (14-1) defeated Illinois (5-7), 6-3, on Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Tennessee extended its winning streak to 13 games.

Friday’s contest was the first of a three-game series between the Vols and Fighting Illini.

Game No. 2 will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+. Sunday’s series finale is slated for 1 p.m. EDT and can also be watched on SEC Network+.

PHOTOS: Tony Vitello through the years

Following Tennessee’s win against Illinois on Friday, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame press conference can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s 12th consecutive win

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps the Vols’ 12th consecutive win.

No. 8 Tennessee (13-1) extended its win streak to 12 games on Wednesday. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Vols defeated Southern Indiana (4-8), 2-1, on Wednesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee junior second baseman Christian Moore hit his fourth home run of the season against Southern Indiana.

The Vols have hit a home run in all 14 contests this season. Tennessee has recorded 33 home runs in 2024, ranking second nationally behind Duke (35).

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball schedule

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball roster

Following Wednesday’s non-conference game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, seventh-year Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame press conference can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s tenth consecutive win

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s tenth consecutive win.

No. 8 Tennessee (11-1) has won 10 consecutive games.

The Vols completed a series sweep against Bowling Green (2-7) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee run-ruled the Falcons, 16-6 in seven innings, on Sunday.

The Vols won the series opener on Friday, 11-1 in eight innings, while winning game No. 2, 12-1 in seven innings, on Saturday.

Tennessee will next play Kansas State on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball run-rules Bowling Green for series sweep

Following Tennessee’s run-rule win against Bowling Green on Saturday, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame press conference can be watched.