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Tennessee recorded 19 runs, 19 hits, six home runs versus Bellarmine.
Jacob Bimbi (2-0) earned the win for the Vols, pitching 1.2 innings and recorded two strikeouts.
The Vols will next host Mississippi State, Thursday-Saturday, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
First pitch Thursday between Tennessee and the Bulldogs is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (SEC Network). Game No. 2 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+) on Friday, while the series finale will take place at 2 p.m. EDT (ESPNU) Saturday.
Following Tuesday’s contest, sixth-year Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s media availability can be watched below.