Thursday’s contest is the first of a three-game series.
First pitch for game No. 2 will start at 5:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network) on Friday, while the series finale is slated for 1 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+) Saturday.
Tennessee entered the series against Georgia as Southeastern Conference East division champions.
Freshman designated hitter Blake Burke went 3-for-4 against Georgia. He recorded two home runs, two RBIs and two runs.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Burke has a swing comparable to 6-foot-3, 195-pound Baseball Hall of Fame player Ken Griffey Jr.
Below is Burke and Griffey Jr.’s swings side-by-side.
Below is social media reaction following Burke’s two home runs against Georgia.