Vols victorious with Jorel Ortega’s walk-off RBI

The Vols are victorious with Jorel Ortega’s walk-off RBI against James Madison.

No. 4 Tennessee had its game against James Madison postponed Tuesday due to rain.

The contest is the first of a two-game midweek series.

The contest between Tennessee (11-1) and James Madison (8-5) was suspended in the bottom of the eighth inning. The game was tied, 7-7.

Game No. 1 highlights before the contest was suspended

The game resumed Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. EST at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee’s Jared Dickey scored in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the Vols an 8-7 lead. Dickey scored after Logan Steenstra was hit by a pitch.

James Madison’s Fenwick Trimble hit a home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game, 8-8.

Jorel Ortega hit a walk-off single, scoring Dickey in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Wednesday’s scheduled contest will be contested 40-45 minutes following the conclusion of Game No. 1.

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