Missouri
Tennessee makes easy work of Missouri in series opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Tennessee blasted six home runs on Thursday, taking the series opener against SEC rival Missouri 10-1 inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Christian Moore added to his program record, hitting his 46th career home run at Tennessee to lead off the first inning.
Billy Amick hit a pair of long balls, marking the second straight game the Clemson transfer has hit multiple home runs.
NC State transfer Cannon Peebles hit his first home run as a Volunteer in the eighth inning to close the scoring for the Vols.
Hunter Ensley and Cal Stark also hit home runs on Thursday night.
AJ Causey earned the win in relief, striking out six batters in six innings of work. Causey allowed Missouri’s only run.
Tennessee improves to 35-7 overall and 13-6 in SEC play.
Game two of the series is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday.
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