Zane Denton hits for cycle against Morehead State

Zane Denton hits for the cycle against Morehead State.

No. Tennessee (12-3) defeated Morehead State (9-5), 23-4, Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The Vols recorded 18 hits, including seven home runs in the first contest of a three-game series.

Senior third baseman Zane Denton hit for the cycle against the Eagles.

He went 4-for-5, with three runs and six RBIs for the Vols, who scored two runs in the first inning. Tennessee scored three runs in the second inning and scored five in the third inning.

Maui Ahuna went 2-for-2 with two home runs. He recorded five RBIs and three walks.

Kavares Tears and Jared Dickey recorded three hits each and both hit home runs. Christian Scott and Dylan Dreiling also hit home runs for Tennessee, which led, 23-3, entering the ninth inning.

Starter Chase Dollander (3-1) pitched 5.2 innings. He allowed three hits and two walks, while recording 11 strikeouts.

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