LIVE Updates - Knoxville Regional, Cincinnati vs Tennessee

The Tennessee Volunteers are set for their second game in the Knoxville, Tennessee regional after a Friday evening win over the Miami RedHawks. Saturday, they take on Cincinnati.

After yet another electric Friday night performance from star LHP, Liam Doyle, the Tennessee Volunteers have their first of three wins required to win the Knoxville, Regional before heading to a potential super regional.

Friday night's 9 to 2 win over Miami OH, now the Vols are set to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at Lindsey-Nelson Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6 PM EST. We have all the Live Updates and scoring from the contest.

LIVE Update - Tennessee vs Cincinnati Score

First Inning: Tennessee Leads 2-0

TOP: Kilen, Ensley, and Bargo are due up for the Vols in the first inning. Kilen leads things off with a single up the middle to put a Vol on first base. Fischer draws a walk, runners now at first and second for Ensley. Hunter Ensley walks to load the bases for Dalton Bargo. Bargo struck out for the first out of the inning. Dean Curley is now up for the Vols. Dean Curley singled to right center field to bring home two runs for the Vols (2-0). Reese Chapman struck out for the second out of the inning. Levi Clark was then walked before a Cannon Peebles lineout ended the series.

BOTTOM: RHP, Marcus Phillips, is expected to get the start for the Vols on Saturday evening vs the Cincinnati Bearcats. Cross, Natili, and Coats are due up for the Bearcats to start the bottom half. Kerrington Cross began the series with a single-to shortstop and Jack Natili was walked in four pitches. Quinton Coats' strikeout was the first out of the series, which was followed up with a flyout to centerfield by Cal Sefcik. Tommy O'Connor's strikeout would mark the end of the inning.

Second Inning: Tennessee Leads 2-0

TOP: Manny Marin began the inning with a groundout to shortstop which was followed up with a single to right field by Gavin Kilen. Andrew Fischer then struck out swinging on a full count before a flyout from Hunter Ensley retired the side.

BOTTOM: Derrick Pitts opened the bottom of the second with a strikeout and was immediately followed by a groundout from Christian Mitchelle. Charlie Niehaus was unable to build any momentum either as he would grounded out to third, ending the inning.

Third Inning: Tennessee Leads 3-2

TOP: Dalton Bargo began Tennessee's series with a fly-out to centerfield but a Dean Curley homerun gave the Vols a 3-0 lead. Curley's homer was followed up with a Reese Chapman strikeout and Levi Clark was walked to give Tennessee a runner on first. Clark would be left stranded, however, as a groundout from Cannon Peebles retired the side.

BOTTOM: Donovan Ford was walked to begin the Bearcats' series and was able to steal second putting a runner in scoring position. Kerrington Cross was also walked as the Cincinnati now had two runners on base. Jack Natili's single allowed Ford to score making the game 3-1 and Quinton Coats struck out the ensuing at-bat. Cal Sefcik flew out to right field but allowed for Cross to score making the game 3-2. The inning was ended with a Tommy O'Connor flyout.

Fourth Inning: Tennessee Leads 4-2

TOP: Manny Marin grounded out to left field before a Gavin Kilen triple to left field. Andrew Fischer's groundout would allow Kilen to score making the game 4-2. Hunter Ensley then grounded out to close the series.

BOTTOM: Derick Pitts grounded out to begin the side and Christian Mitchelle flew out to right field. Niehaus was caught swinging to close the inning.

Fifth Inning: Tennessee Leads 4-2

TOP: Dalton Bargo began the inning with a groundout to first and Dean Curley flew out on a full count. Reese Chapman was then walked but Levi Clark's flyout ended the series for the Vols.

BOTTOM: Donovan Ford fouled out before Kerrington Cross was walked. Cross was then picked off at first base for the Bearcats' second out. Jack Natili struck out swinging to end the series.

Sixth Inning: Tennessee Leads 8-2

TOP: Cannon Peebles began the inning with a double down the left-field line which was followed up by a strikeout from Manny Marin. Peebles advanced to third on a single from Gavin Kilen. Peebles and Kilen would score on a double from Andrew Fischer which would make the score 6-2. Hunter Ensley was then walked placing two runners on base for the Vols. A Dalton Bargo walk would load the bases for the Vols. Dean Curley was also walked which allowed for Fischer to score, extending the lead to 7-2. Reese Chapman's lineout to left field allowed Ensley to score once again, extending the lead to 8-2. The bleeding for Cincinnati would stop on a Levi Clark popout.

BOTTOM: Quinton Coats began Cincy's series with a single to center field and Cal Sefcik flew out to right field. Tommy O'Connor's strikeout would quickly retire the inning.

Seventh Inning: Tennessee Leads 8-4

TOP: Cannon Peebles the inning with an out at first base which was followed up with a strikeout from Manny Marin. Gavin Kilen would be unable to change the momentum as his strikeout would end the series.

BOTTOM: Christian Mitchelle opened up the series with a solo homer to cut the Vols lead down to 8-3. Charlie Niehaus was walked and then stole second in the ensuing at bat. Donovan Ford struck out looking, but Niehaus was able to also steal third. Kerrington Cross was then walked, giving Cincy two runners on base. A passed ball would allow for Niehaus to score, making the score 8-4. A balk would allow Cross to advance to third before Quinton Coats struck out to close the inning.

Eighth Inning: Tennessee Leads 8-4

TOP: Andrew Fischer opened the eighth inning with a double to right center before Hunter Ensley grounded out to third base. Dalton Bargo would then be up, where he would strike out swinging. Dean Curley's full-count strikeout would close out another scoreless series for the Vols.

BOTTOM: Cal Sefcik flew out on a full count to begin the series for the Bearcats, which was followed by Tommy O'Connor's strikeout. Derrick Pitts also struck out swinging which would lead to the end of a scoreless eighth inning.

Ninth Inning: Tennessee Wins 10-6

TOP: Reese Chapman grounded out to shortstop to open the final inning. Which was followed by Levi Clark's single to left field, who was then pinched ran by Jay Abernathy. Cannon Peebles followed this up with a double to left field, allowing Abernathy to advance to third. Manny Marin singled up the middle but was tagged out at second. Peebles and Abernathy were able to score, however, extending the Vols lead 10-4. A popup from Gavin Kilen would end the series.

BOTTOM: Charlie Niehaus began Cincinnati's final chance of a comeback with a flyout to left field and Donovan Ford was able to reach first base on a throwing error. Kerrington Cross doubled down the leftfield line, allowing Ford to advance to third. Jack Natili's strikeout left the Bearcats with just one out left in the game. Quinton Coats would keep Cincy's hopes alive with a single, allowing Ford to score and make the game 10-5. Cal Sefcik's double batted in Cross as the Bearcats tightened the game to 10-6. The rally would fall short, however, as a strikeout from Kory Klingenbeck would end the game.

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— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) May 31, 2025

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• GameDay: Saturday, May 31st
• Game Time: 6:00 PM EST
• Stadium: Lindsey Nelson Stadium
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