In the fifth inning, Tennessee centerfielder Drew Gilbert was ejected for arguing a strike call. Tennessee pitching coach Frank Anderson was also ejected for arguing the call.
Gilbert and Anderson face suspensions following their ejections.
Game No. 2 of the best-of-three series between the Vols and Fighting Irish is slated for 2 p.m. EDT on Saturday. ESPN will televise the matchup.
An if necessary game No. 3 will take place Sunday (TBD).
Following game No. 1 between Tennessee and Notre Dame, Vols’ head coach Tony Vitello discussed Gilbert and Anderson’s ejections.