Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s win versus Eastern Kentucky

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s win versus Eastern Kentucky.

No. 12 Tennessee (23-10, 5-7 SEC) defeated Eastern Kentucky (13-19, 4-8 ASUN), 14-2, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Zander Sechrist started and pitched one inning, recording two strikeouts for the Vols.

Relief pitcher AJ Russell (1-0) earned the win for Tennessee versus the Colonels. He pitched one inning and recorded two strikeouts.

True freshman left-handed pitcher Andrew Behnke made his collegiate debut for the Vols. He pitched a scoreless seventh inning and recorded one strikeout.

Reese Chapman, Christian Moore, Blake Burke, Griffin Merritt and Logan Chambers hit home runs for Tennessee in the contest.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball defeats Eastern Kentucky, 14-2

Following the Vols’ win versus Eastern Kentucky, sixth-year Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s media availability can be watched below.