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No. 17 Tennessee Baseball @ No. 8 Arkansas Score, Updates Game Two | Rocky Top Insider
SCORE: Tennessee 4, Arkansas 8 | T7
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No. 17 Tennessee baseball (41-12, 16-11 SEC) is set to battle No. 8 Arkansas (41-12, 18-10 SEC) Friday in game two of a three-game series in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
First pitch in Baum Walker Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network +.
For a full preview of the series, including projected pitching matchups and a prediction, click here.
Tennessee enters Friday’s contest coming off a 10-7 series-opening win on Thursday. Marcus Phillips turned in a solid start and Tennessee’s offense exploded for 10 runs.
Read the full recap of game one HERE.
Tennessee enters the final series of the regular season struggling in SEC play. The Vols have lost four straight series and five of their past six, with four of those coming at home.
The offense hasn’t lived up to its potential while the bullpen has been shaky and the defense bad.
With the recent struggles, Tennessee likely needs to win the series this weekend to host an NCAA Regional. If Tennessee just wins one game, the Vols will need a really strong run in the SEC Tournament to improve their hosting chances.
But with Tennessee surprisingly taking game one, the Vols are well-positioned to win the series as they are the better team on paper Friday night with ace Liam Doyle on the mound.
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Arkansas got off to a strong start to the season losing just one game before the start of SEC play. Conference play has been topsy turvy for the Razorbacks with them losing four of their last five series after winning their first four series of the season.
When Arkansas has won series, they have almost always swept. The Razorbacks have series sweeps against South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Missouri and most impressively Texas two weeks ago in Fayetteville.
Arkansas’ offense has some serious pop, ranking seventh nationally and third in the SEC in slugging percentage. The Aloy brothers have led the way for Arkansas’ offense. Wehiwa Aloy is an SEC Player of the Year candidate and enters the weekend hitting .364 with 17 home runs, 16 doubles and 54 RBIs. Kuhio Aloy is hitting .356 with 13 home runs, 14 doubles and 66 RBIs.
Five Arkansas players have double digit home runs this season with seven players hitting eight-plus home runs. Charles Davalan is hitting .349 with 13 home runs while Cam Kozeal is hitting .340 with 12 home runs.
Arkansas’ pitching staff ranks fifth in the SEC with a 3.96 team-ERA. Dylan Carter (2.23 ERA in 32.1 IP) and Aiden Jimenez (2.51 ERA in 32.1 IP) have been the top arms in Arkansas’ bullpen.
The Vols will be looking to end their recent struggles against the Razorbacks this week. UT’s last series win against Arkansas came in 2005 while its last series win in Fayetteville was back in 2001, per UT. Tony Vitello is currently 2-9 against Dave Van Horn.
Injury/Availability Notes
- In game two against Kentucky, a foul ball unfortunately hit Tennessee relief pitcher Tanner Wiggins in the mouth. Tony Vitello said there were teeth involved in Wiggins’ injury, and the sophomore underwent surgery afterward on his jaw.
- Read more about Wiggins’ status HERE.
- UNC transfer first baseman Alberto Osuna remains ineligible.
- But two Mondays ago, Osuna again took legal action still seeking eligibility. Read more HERE.
TRANSCRIPT: What Tennessee HC Tony Vitello Said Following Series Opening Win At Arkansas
For all of RTI’s baseball coverage so far this season, click here.
For the latest RTI Diamond Pass podcast recapping the Vanderbilt series and looking at why Tennessee must finish strong to close the regular season, click HERE.
VIDEO: Tony Vitello Reacts to Series-Opening Win Over Arkansas
Lineups, pitching matchup and additional pre-game notes are below, followed by the LIVE at-bat by at-bat game thread.
TENNESSEE STARTING NINE:
SS Gavin Kilen (L)
1B Andrew Fischer (L)
CF Hunter Ensley (R)
LF Dalton Bargo (L)
2B Dean Curley (R)
RF Reese Chapman (L)
C Cannon Peebles (S)
DH Levi Clark (R)
3B Manny Marin (R)
Lineup Notes:
- Levi Clark over Blake Grimmer at the DH spot. The only change in the lineup from Thursday.
- Marin still at third, Peebles behind the dish, Bargo in left.
ARKANSAS STARTING NINE:
LF Charles Davalan (L)
SS Wehiwa Aloy (R)
RF Logan Maxwell (L)
DH Kuhio Aloy (R)
C Ryder Helfrick (R)
2B Cam Kozeal (L)
3B Brent Iredale (R)
1B Reese Robinett (L)
CF Justin Thomas Jr. (R)
Pitching Matchup:
Vols Jr. LHP Liam Doyle (9-2, 2.17 ERA, 14 app., 13 starts, 74.2 IP, 37 H, 19 R, 18 ER, 23 BB, 127 K, 12 XBH, .145 opp. batting avg., 0.80 WHIP)
vs.
Razorbacks R-So. Aiden Jimenez (4-1, 2.51 ERA, 17 app., 0 starts, 1 SV, 32.1 IP, 27 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 7 BB, 34 K, 5 XBH, .229 opp. batting avg., 1.06 WHIP)
Pitching notes:
- Doyle stays in his Friday night role but not game one role. Tennessee wanted to keep Doyle on his regular routine after throwing 100 pitches last week. Also gives Doyle’s blister more time to improve before tonight.
- The blister has flared up after 70-80 pitches occasionally for Doyle. Some times worse than others. Just something the Vols ace is likely going to have to deal with moving forward.
- First start of the season for Jimenez as Arkansas shakes up its rotation. He’s been a bullpen arm that hasn’t done extended relief much. Most pitches he’s thrown is 57. Hasn’t gone more than 3.1 innings since March 22.
- Expect Jimenez to be more of an opener and throw 3ish innings. Would be surprised if he gets into 5-inning/80-pitch territory.
Uniforms
Tennessee: Dark Mode
Arkansas: White Pinstripes
*NOTES*
- The run-rule is MANDATORY in SEC play. If Tennessee or Arkansas leads by 10 or more runs after the seventh inning, the game is over.
1st Inning:
T1
-Gavin Kilen flies out to CF.
-Andrew Fischer grounds out to P.
-Hunter Ensley singles to SS.
-Dalton Bargo grounds out to 2B.
END OF TOP HALF
B1
-Charles Davalan singles to 2B.
-Wehiwa Aloy strikes out swinging.
-Logan Maxwell singles to left-center. Davalan to third.
-Kuhio Aloy strikes out swinging on three pitches.
-Ryder Helfrick strikes out swinging on three pitches.
END OF BOTTOM HALF
Score: Vols 0, Razorbacks 0
2nd Inning:
T2
-Dean Curley doubles to right-center.
-Reese Chapman lines out to 2B.
-Levi Clark grounds out to 2B. Curley to third.
-Cannon Peebles slaps an RBI single to left field. Curley scores.
-Manny Marin singles to left field. Peebles to second.
-Gavin Kilen fouls out to 3B.
END OF TOP HALF
B2
-Cam Kozeal singles to center field.
-Brent Iredale drives a two-run homer to left-center.
-Reese Robinett strikes out swinging.
-Justin Thomas Jr. singles to 2B.
-Charles Davalan rips a double to right-center. Thomas Jr. to third.
-Wehiwa Aloy sends an RBI groundout to 2B. Thomas Jr. scores. Davalan to third.
-Logan Maxwell strikes out looking on three pitches.
END OF BOTTOM HALF
Score: Vols 1, Razorbacks 3
3rd Inning:
T3
-Andrew Fischer doubles to right-center.
-Hunter Ensley flies out to LF.
-Dalton Bargo smacks an RBI double to left field.
-Dean Curley singles to SS. Bargo to third.
*Pitching change: LHP Cole Gibler (1-1, 4.50 ERA) on to pitch for Jimenez*
-Reese Chapman strikes out swinging on three pitches.
-Levi Clark works a walk.
- Really good AB from Clark.
- Bases loaded with two outs for Cannon Peebles.
-Cannon Peebles knocks a two-run single to center. Curley and Bargo score. Clark to second.
-Manny Marin reaches on a fielder’s choice to 3B. Peebles out at second, 5-4.
END OF TOP HALF
B3
-Kuhio Aloy HBP.
-Ryder Helfrick mashes a two-run homer to left-center.
-Cam Kozeal grounds out to 1B unassisted.
-Brent Iredale singles to left field.
-Reese Robinett strikes out looking.
Iredale steals second.
-Justin Thomas Jr. works a walk.
-Charles Davalan strikes out looking.
END OF BOTTOM HALF
Score: Vols 4, Razorbacks 5
4th Inning:
T4
-Gavin Kilen strikes out swinging.
-Andrew Fischer fouls out to 3B.
- Great play by the third baseman who made a sliding catch at the wall in foul territory.
- Jammed his head and shoulder area into the wall. He is staying in the game.
-Hunter Ensley grounds out to 3B.
END OF TOP HALF
B4
-Wehiwa Aloy strikes out swinging.
-Logan Maxwell hammers a solo homer to right field.
-Kuhio Aloy grounds out to 3B.
-Ryder Helfrick pops up to 2B.
END OF BOTTOM HALF
Score: Vols 4, Razorbacks 6
5th Inning:
T5
-Dalton Bargo grounds out to 2B.
-Dean Curley grounds out to SS.
-Reese Chapman singles to 2B.
-Levi Clark reaches on a 6-4 fielder’s choice. Chapman out at second.
END OF TOP HALF
B5
-Cam Kozeal strikes out swinging.
-Brent Iredale is walked.
-Reese Robinett strikes out swinging.
-Justin Thomas Jr. singles to SS, advances to third on a throwing error by SS. Iredale advances to second on the error and scores on the error.
- Kilen’s feet got stuck in the grass it seemed. Errant throw to Dean goes into the outfield allowing Iredale to score and Thomas Jr. to reach third.
-Charles Davalan knocks an RBI single to right field. Thomas Jr. scores.
*Pitching change: Jr. RHP Austin Breedlove (3-0, 3.32 ERA) on to pitch for Doyle*
Davalan caught stealing at second, 2-4.
END OF BOTTOM HALF
Score: Vols 4, Razorbacks 8
6th Inning:
T6
-Cannon Peebles grounds out to SS.
-Manny Marin strikes out swinging.
-Gavin Kilen singles to right-center.
*Pitching change: LHP Parker Coli (2-0, 0.57 ERA) on to pitch for Gibler*
-Andrew Fischer doubles to right field. Kilen to third.
-Hunter Ensley lines out to RF.
END OF TOP HALF
B6
-Wehiwa Aloy lines out to LF.
-Logan Maxwell strikes out swinging.
-Kuhio Aloy is walked on four pitches.
-Ryder Helfrick strikes out looking.
- Breedlove fired up after that one.
END OF BOTTOM HALF
Score: Vols 4, Razorbacks 8
7th Inning:
T7
-Dalton Bargo strikes out swinging.
-Dean Curley strikes out swinging.
-Reese Chapman doubles to right-center.
B7
Score: Vols 4, Razorbacks 8
8th Inning:
T8
B8
Score: Vols , Razorbacks
9th Inning:
T9
B9
Score: Vols , Razorbacks
FINAL: Tennessee Vols __, Arkansas Razorbacks __
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tennessee softball’s opponent for the Women’s College World Series semifinals is set.
The No. 7 seed Lady Volunteers (49-10) will face No. 2 Texas (49-12) at Devon Park on June 1 (noon ET, ESPN). Tennessee and Texas played each other in their WCWS opener on May 28. Tennessee won 6-3.
In the previous matchup, Tennessee used both of its top two pitchers, Karlyn Pickens (15-7, 1.58 ERA) and Sage Mardjetko (16-2, 1.06 ERA). Mardjetko started and allowed just one hit in the first four innings. Pickens finished the game, allowing four hits and three runs but still recording the save.
“Knowing we’ve got to make quicker adjustments, we’ve seen them already,” Texas infielder Katie Stewart said of potentially facing Pickens and Mardjetko again. “Still knowing they’re a really good pitching staff and they’re going to bring it. Just being ready for that. I think just going back, watching film, looking at how we got out and building off that.”
Stewart, the SEC Player of the Year and Texas’ leader in batting average, home runs and RBIs, went 0-for-3 in that first game.
Texas coach Mike White is hopeful that the Longhorns’ familiarity with Pickens and Mardjetko from just a few days prior will help them “pick up where they left off.”
All three of Texas’ runs came in the later part of the game, with the Longhorns scoring off a throwing error and a two-run homer hit by Leighann Goode.
However, he also noted that Tennessee has another talented pitcher in Erin Nuwer (15-1, 0.99 ERA), whom the Longhorns could face for the first time.
“Well, it won’t help us if they throw Nuwer at us,” White said. “They have another one that’s out there that’s pretty good. We’re not forgetting her as well.”
Nuwer hasn’t pitched since Game 2 of the super regionals against Georgia, when she allowed two hits, two hit-by-pitches but no runs in 1⅓ innings. Nuwer’s last start was a complete game against Northern Kentucky in regionals on May 15.
“They have the luxury of us having to beat them twice,” White said. “These pitchers are so good now, they’re able to study what we did, what they did. It becomes that cat-and-mouse game of strategy. That’s what we love about the game, is all the strategy, kind of pitching nuances of the game. It’s going to be a fun matchup.”
Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X @tiareid65.
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Nashville’s Eastpoint Neighborhood groundbreaking marks largest affordable housing project in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville’s newest neighborhood is starting to take shape. The Fallon Company broke ground on the Eastpoint Neighborhood, which developers say is the largest affordable housing project and investment in Tennessee right now.
Mayor Freddie O’Connell says the mixed-use development is designed to benefit all families, accommodating incomes from $20,000 to $80,000 a year. In addition to housing, the development will include upgraded parks and green space, on-site childcare, and retail space.
“This is gonna be how we build Nashville’s next great neighborhood,” O’Connell said.
“We’ll have upgraded parks and green space, it will literally have on-site childcare here,” O’Connell said. “Basically all the ingredients that happen in a great neighborhood are going to be here.”
The development comes as many Nashville families struggle to make ends meet.
“They’re working jobs that are $10, $12 an hour jobs and they cannot afford basic living expenses,” Tony Turntine said.
Turntine and his family are success stories of UpRise Nashville’s free career training program. Through that experience, he has seen firsthand how getting to a better life requires studying, working, mentorship — and help with housing.
“The affordable housing that gives them an opportunity to come out of some of the really lower income neighborhoods they’ve been in and have better, quieter, more wholesome places to live,” Turntine said.
“If people can afford a better opportunity, we see everyone blossom from it. It’s a great day,” Al Brady with UpRise said.
Turntine says the tough choices Nashville families face are real.
“Whether I’m gonna pay the car out or whether I’m gonna get food for the kids,” Turntine said.
Now living and thriving in a new opportunity, Turntine has made it his mission to help others get there too.
“We’re living in a better neighborhood now — we actually just moved last weekend to a house twice the house of what we were in before,” Turntine said. “When you make different choices in life, that gives you different opportunities.”
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A heartfelt thanks to all who bravely serve.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new Tennessee law aimed at protecting utility customers from the growing energy demands of data centers will take effect in July.
The legislation comes as more than 60 data centers power artificial intelligence and other cyber operations across the state, with about one-third located in the greater Nashville area. As the race to build and power AI infrastructure accelerates nationwide and globally, Tennessee lawmakers say they’re working to ensure ratepayers are not saddled with the added costs of serving these massive facilities.
“We want to have data centers. But we want to put guardrails around that to protect our ratepayers,” said state Rep. Ed Butler, R-Rickman, during a legislative committee hearing in March.
Under the new law, data centers must pay for any new infrastructure required to support their operations, including substations and other power-related upgrades. Utilities are prohibited from passing those costs on to residential and business customers.
“In the rural areas they’re putting a lot of these. And we have had a lot of increased utility bills,” said state Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, during the same March committee hearing on the legislation.
Powers questioned if data centers could be contributing to ratepayer costs. That question wasn’t clearly answered. Regardless, legislators voted the measure through, and Gov. Bill Lee signed it into law to help prevent that from happening.
“If there was a substation that was needed to be put in to provide power for this data center, then the data center would pay for the substation,” Butler said during the hearing.
As communities across Tennessee consider proposals for new data centers, and new laws to regulate (or contain) them, some local leaders remain opposed to bringing the facilities to their areas.
“I don’t think they fit in Robertson County, and definitely not in my community,” said Cedar Hill Mayor John Edwards, who is proposing a two-year moratorium on data centers in his city.
Electric providers and utilities are also preparing for future demand. The Tennessee Valley Authority reports data centers currently account for about 18% of its industrial power load, a figure that’s predicted to potentially double by 2030.
The new law also allows utilities, including TVA, to establish a separate customer or rate class specifically for data centers, providing an additional safeguard against shifting costs to other customers.
As energy demand continues to surge, state lawmakers say the goal is to ensure Tennessee stays competitive, while families and businesses do not see higher electric bills because of data center expansion.
Data center advocates, meanwhile, say many facilities generate much of their own power on-site and use advanced cooling systems that require little or no water.
If TVA moves forward with creating a separate customer or rate class for data centers, FOX17 will continue to follow those developments.
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