Tony Vitello recaps Blade Tidwell’s performance against Lipscomb

Tony Vitello recaps Blade Tidwell’s first start of the 2022 season against Lipscomb.

No. 1 Tennessee (28-1, 9-0 SEC) defeated Lipscomb, 5-1, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The Vols have won 20 consecutive games and have not trailed in a contest since March 13.

Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell made his first start during the 2022 season on Tuesday against Lipscomb at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The 6-foot-4, 207-pound sophomore pitched two innings against the Bisons. Tidwell recorded four strikeouts, while surrendering one hit. He faced seven batters.

He made his season debut March 30 in relief against Western Carolina, recording two strikeouts in one inning.

Tidwell led all Tennessee pitchers with 18 starts as a true freshman in 2021. In 2021, he was 10-3 with a 3.74 ERA, while totaling 90 strikeouts in 98.2 innings pitched. His 10 victories in 2021 were the second most by a freshman in program history.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Following the Tennessee-Lipscomb game, fifth-year head coach Tony Vitello discussed Tidwell’s performance. Vitello’s media availability can be watched below.

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