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Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament Semifinals: How To Watch, What To Know | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee baseball is back in the SEC Tournament Semifinals for the third time in four years where they’ll face rival Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon.
The winner advances to the SEC Tournament Championship while the winner heads home to the Volunteer State to start preparing for the NCAA Tournament.
What to know as Tennessee baseball looks to extend its stay at the SEC Tournament in Hoover.
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How To Watch — No. 1 Tennessee (48-11, 22-8 SEC) vs Vanderbilt (38-20, 13-17 SEC)
- Approximately 4:30 p.m. ET
- Watch: SEC Network
- Stream link: SEC Network
How They Got Here
Tennessee earned a bye into the double elimination portion of the tournament by earning the one-seed before dropping its SEC Tournament opener against Vanderbilt 13-4. The Vols knocked off Texas A&M 7-4 on Thursday afternoon before defeating Mississippi State 6-5 in the quarterfinals on Friday night.
Vanderbilt was the eight-seed in the SEC Tournament and advanced to the double-elimination portion of the tournament by defeating Florida 6-3 on Tuesday. The Commodores then defeated Tennessee on Wednesday and Mississippi State 4-3 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals. Vanderbilt didn’t play on Friday having the day off to rest its pitching.
Projected Pitching Matchup
- TBD vs. TBD
- Story will be updated when both teams announce pitching plans.
Bats To Know
Tennessee:
1B Blake Burke — .378/.423/.692, 17 HR, 42 EBH, 51 RBI, 24 BB, 36 K
2B Christian Moore — .377/.450/.794, 27 HR, 41 EBH, 61 RBI, 26 BB, 38 K
3B Billy Amick — .320/.401/.688, 18 HR, 31 EBH, 50 RBI, 20 BB, 40 K
RF Kavares Tears — .340/.446/.668, 17 HR, 30 EBH, 48 RBI, 35 BB, 54 K
LF Dylan Dreiling — .320/.454/.710, 17 HR, 34 EBH, 60 RBI, 41 BB, 49 K
Vanderbilt:
SS Jonathan Vastine — .296/.387/.549, 10 HR, 30 EBH, 40 RBI, 26 BB, 65 K, 11 SB
C Alan Espinal — .288/.393/.532, 12 HR, 26 EBH, 47 RBI, 30 BB, 79 K
2B RJ Austin — .323/.395/.463, 5 HR, 20 EBH, 51 RBI, 23 BB, 37 K, 26 SB
RF Matthew Polk — .314/.374/.503, 5 HR, 22 EBH, 21 RBI, 7 BB, 36 K
UTL Camden Kozeal — .283/.350/.441, 5 HR, 13 EBH, 28 RBI, 14 BB, 31 K
Last Times Out
The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
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Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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