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Tennessee Baseball Use Big Fourth Inning To Take Game Two Over UAlbany | Rocky Top Insider

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February 24, 2024

Tennessee Baseball Use Big Fourth Inning To Take Game Two Over UAlbany | Rocky Top Insider

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Tennessee baseball fell behind early and struggled at the plate for the first couple innings of its game two matchup against UAlbany. But then the Vols’ offense exploded in the fourth inning got nine runs before they coasted to a 21-6 victory.

Here’s everything to know about the big fourth inning and more as Tennessee baseball cruised past the Great Danes on Saturday afternoon.

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Tennessee Opens Things Up With Big Fourth Inning

It took Tennessee’s offense some time to get going in game two of the weekend series. The Vols didn’t score in the first three innings while stranding a pair of runners on base in both the second and third inning.

But the Vols finally got the bats going as they exploded for nine runs in the fourth inning.

Freshman shortstop Dean Curley got the Vols on the board with a three-run homer into the second deck of porches at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee loaded the bases with a Dalton Bargo single and walks from Christian Moore and Dylan Dreiling. Then Billy Amick cleared the bases by roping a double down the left field line. Amick reached third on the throw home and scored an at-bat later via a Kavares Tears sac fly.

With two outs and no one on base it seemed like the scoring was likely over. But Tennessee’s bats went back to work with a Cannon Peebles walk and a mammoth 438-foot Robin Villeneuve home run over the batter’s eye in center field.

The nine-run inning all but put UAlbany away and it ran the Great Danes solid start, Connor Eisenmann, from the game as they had to turn to a shaky bullpen.

Tennessee Newcomers Produce At The Plate

Tennessee baseball brought in a number of talented newcomers this season and many of the transfers were locked into starting spots entering the season. But two Tennessee newcomers who have been battling for consistent starting positions had big games against the Great Danes.

Dean Curley missed the opening weekend of the season with with a hamstring injury but has started at shortstop in three straight games since returning to the lineup for Tennessee.

Curley opened the scoring for Tennessee with the previously mentioned three-run homer in the fourth inning and finished the day one-of-four at the plate and was once again solid defensively. The California native now has a pair of three-run home runs in just three starts so far this season.

Junior college transfer Robin Villeneuve earned his fourth start of the season at designated hitter on Saturday and as he has in all his opportunities to date, he impressed against the Great Danes.

Villeneuve went two-of-three at the plate with a home run, walk and two hit-by pitch. Both have impressed in opportunities to date and are making it hard for Tony Vitello to take them out of lineup.

Solid Performances Across The Board From Tennessee’s Pitching Staff

Drew Beam got the ball for Tennessee on Saturday afternoon and after a rocky start turned in a solid outing. He surrendered a leadoff single to open the game and then a double to the ensuing batter which gave UAlbany runners on second and third with nobody out.

The Great Danes brought home the first run of the game on the ensuing groundout but Beam stranded the second runner at third with a pair of strikeouts.

It was an up-and-down day for Beam. He retired the side in order in the second, worked around trouble in the third, retired the side in order in the fourth inning and allowed another run in the fifth. He ended his day allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out four batters in five innings.

Tennessee used a number of arms out of its bullpen. RHP Aaron Combs retired the side in the sixth inning and LHP Dylan Loy worked around a one-out single to retire the side in the seventh inning.

LHP Luke Payne allowed a run in the eighth inning due to a double, a wild pitch and a sac fly. RHP JJ Garcia was the one reliever that really struggled, giving up three earned runs while recording the final three outs of the game.

All in all, it was a solid day for Tennessee’s pitching staff.

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Tennessee goes for the weekend sweep of UAlbany tomorrow. First pitch is at 1 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

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Volunteers needed for community-wide cleanup day with Hands On Nashville

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March 2, 2026

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Volunteers needed for community-wide cleanup day with Hands On Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On Thursday, Hands On and NewsChannel 5 staff will come together for a community-wide cleanup day.

The event, sponsored by NewsChannel 5 will take place from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 as we assist in winter storm cleanup.

If you’d like to help volunteer, you can sign up here.

Rhori, Carrie, Lelan and Brittany will all be helping assist residents removing and sorting debris.

Important details for those wishing to volunteer:

This may require lifting and carrying objects that weigh 20+ pounds.
Closed-toe shoes and long pants required. Heavy soles and steel toes preferred. Gloves and safety goggles will be provided, or you may bring your own.
Current tetanus vaccination recommended. Chainsaws, utility crews, and heavy equipment will be active in the area.
Volunteers under the age of 18 are prohibited from participating.
Eat before you arrive and bring a water bottle, if needed.

Nashville’s Jefferson Street Sound Museum named stop on U.S. Civil Rights Trail

The Jefferson Street Sound Museum is a great little gem in North Nashville. The founder and curator turned his home into a museum to keep the legacy of historic Jefferson street alive. Now, it’s been named a stop on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Aaron Cantrell takes us inside.

– Lelan Statom

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Vanderbilt women’s basketball beats Lady Vols for second-ever win in Knoxville

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March 2, 2026

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Vanderbilt women’s basketball beats Lady Vols for second-ever win in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE ― Vanderbilt women’s basketball won at Tennessee for only the second time in program history, beating the Lady Vols 87-77 at Food City Center on March 1.

The Commodores (27-3, 13-3) are the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament, which begins March 4 in Greenville, South Carolina.

The regular-season finale featured multiple runs by both teams. Tennessee went on an 8-0 run in the second quarter and took a six-point lead into halftime. Vanderbilt went on an 8-0 run to end the third quarter, then went a 10-0 run in the fourth to put the game away.

The Commodores, who shot 53% from the field, were led by Mikayla Blakes, who finished with 34 points. Aubrey Galvan had 24 points, four rebounds and five assists, and Sacha Washington had 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists.

“The season has been really special, to be able to end it here at Tennessee with a win and secure I think the No. 2 seed in the SEC tournament,” coach Shea Ralph said. “So the double bye, it feels really cool. I’m happy for the team, but we are literally just getting started.”

Tennessee (16-12, 8-8) outrebounded Vanderbilt 32-29. The Commodores shot 17-for-20 on layups and had 27 fast-break points. Tennessee was 10-for-24 on layups.

Vanderbilt’s SEC Tournament seed

The SEC Tournament will be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Vanderbilt will start play on March 6 and holds a bye into the quarterfinals, where it will play the No. 7 or No. 10 seed at approximately 5 p.m. CT.

Mikayla Blakes stats

Blakes put up another 30-point performance, her third straight and eighth in her past nine games. She added six rebounds and four assists, but also had six turnovers.

She made six 3-pointers, which ties her season high.

“She had 34 but her biggest buckets were when we had to happen,” Ralph said. “Her biggest moments in this game were when we had to happen. That kid shows up every time.”

Third straight rivalry win

Vanderbilt now has three straight wins over the Lady Vols, beating them last season in Nashville and once in the SEC Tournament.

“I think Tennessee is a great team,” Ralph said. “They will be for as long as women’s basketball exists. Playing here in front of this crowd is tough. It’s tough. So I was really proud of our team for being able to figure it out the second half and win, especially here at Tennessee.”

The Commodores have their most SEC wins in program history.

Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X @aria_gerson.

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Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech live updates: Highlights, TV channel

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March 1, 2026

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Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech live updates: Highlights, TV channel

ARLINGTON, TX — Tennessee baseball is trying to wrap up the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series on a good note against Virginia Tech today.

The 19th-ranked Vols (7-3) lost to UCLA and beat Arizona State for a split at Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers. They’re finishing this trip against Virginia Tech (7-3), a game that began at 11:30 a.m. ET (FloCollege streaming).

Virginia Tech lost 10-0 by run rule to Texas A&M in Game 1 and lost 15-8 to Mississippi State in Game 2.

Lefthander Evan Blanco (1-1, 2.00 ERA) got the start for the Vols. Right-hander Ethan Grim (0-0, 3.75 ERA) started for Virginia Tech.

Follow live updates here from Arlington.

Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech live updates

Sam Grube struck out. Nick Lucorto singled to CF. Ethan Ball was hit by pitch to put runners on first and second. That ended UT starter Evan Blanco’s outing. Blanco allowed one run on two hits over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out six, walked one and hit three batters, tossing 91 pitches.

Left-hander Mark Hindy replaced Blanco. Hindy struck out Treyson Hughes. Hudson Lutterman fouled out to end the threat. 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors, 2 LOB

Chris Newstrom grounded out. Manny Marin flied out to CF. Ariel Antigua popped out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.

Top 5th inning: Tennessee 1, Virginia Tech 1

UT starter Evan Blanco made quick work of the Hokies, getting a strikeout, groundout and flyout. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB

Bottom 4th inning: Tennessee 1, Virginia Tech 1

Levi Clark grounded out. Reese Chapman flied out to RCF. Tyler Myatt flied out to CF. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.

Nick Lucorto hit a solo home run, driving a 1-2 pitch over the LF wall to tie the game 1-1. Ethan Ball was hit by pitch. Treyson Hughes fouled out. Hudson Letterman reached on fielder’s choice, but UT couldn’t turn the double play. Owen Petrich flied out to RF. 1 Run, 1 Hit, 0 Errors, 1 LOB.

Chris Newstrom flied out. Manny Marin popped out. Ariel Antigua reached on an infield single when he hit a grounder to the first baseman and beat the pitcher to the bag. Jay Abernathy walked to put two runners on base with two outs. Henry Ford singled through the middle to score Antigua from second and move Abernathy to third. Vols lead 1-0. Blaine Brown struck out to end the inning. 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors, 2 LOB.

Anderson French struck out. Pete Daniel walked and advanced to 2B on a balk. Sam Gates lined out. Sam Grube grounded out, stranding a runner on 2B. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 1 LOB.

Levi Clark smashed a long flyout to the CF warning track, traveling more than 400 feet. Reese Chapman struck out. Tyler Myatt struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.

UT starter Evan Blanco only needed 12 pitches to get through a 1-2-3 inning, including two strikeouts. Treyson Hughes struck out. Hudson Lutterman flied out. Owen Pettrich struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.

Bottom 1st inning: Tennessee 0, Virginia Tech

Jay Abernathy struck out. Henry Ford flied out. Blaine Brown struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.

Top 1st inning: Virginia Tech 0, Tennessee 0

UT starter Evan Blanco hit leadoff hitter Sam Grube with a pitch. Nic Locurto flied out to RF. Grube was thrown by stealing by catcher Levi Clark. Ethan Ball struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.

What channel is Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech on today?

TV channel: FloSports app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, etc.
Live stream: FloCollege streaming (for subscribers)

Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech time today

11:30 a.m. ET at Globe Life Field (Arlington, Texas)

Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech probable pitchers

Tennessee: LHP Evan Blanco (1-1, 2.00 ERA)
Virginia Tech: TBD

Tennessee in Amegy Bank College Baseball Series schedule

Adam Sparks is the Tennessee beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.

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