LIVE Updates: Tennessee vs Kentucky Score

Stay tuned in with Tennessee's matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday.

The Tennessee Volunteers kickoff their sixth conference series of the season this weekend against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee will be playing as the home team this weekend and a series sweep would put them at 35 wins on the season.

Liam Doyle, who has been exceptional for Tennessee this season, is expected to get the start on Firday. He has started nine games, holds a 9-1 record and has posted a 2.47 ERA so far this season. Doyle became the first UT player to ever be named the SEC Pitcher of the Week three times in one season.

As for Kentucky, it will be Nate Harris on the mound. He has seven starts this season with a 3-1 record and a 3.94 ERA on the season.

Live Updates: Tennessee vs Kentucky Score: 8-2 Tennessee leads

First Inning:

Top: Herrera leads off with a single to left field on an 0-2 pitch. Bell and Gargett follow with back-to-back flyouts to left. Burkes then delivers a two-run homer to right field on the first pitch, bringing in Herrera to score. Schwartz singles to left-center on a 1-2 pitch. Hage strikes out to end the inning.

Bottom: Curley singles through the left side on a 1-0 pitch to start the inning. Kilen follows with a bunt single to the pitcher, advancing Curley to second. Kilen advances to second on a wild pitch, while Curley moves up to third. Fischer walks to load the bases. Ensley strikes out for out number one. Bargo grounds out to second base, bringing in Curley to score. Fischer advances to second and Kilen moves to third on the play, making it 2-1 Kentucky. Bargo grounds out to second base for an RBI, scoring Curley, while Kilen advances to third and Fischer moves to second. Chapman then singles up the middle on a 1-2 pitch, driving in both Kilen and Fischer, making it 3-2 Vols. Marin strikes out to end the inning.

Second Inning:

Top: Lawrence grounds out for the first out. Koontz grounds out to first base unassisted on the first pitch, allowing McCoy to advance to third. Herrera fouls out to first base on a 1-0 pitch for the final out.

Bottom: Peebles singles to right field on a full count. Newstrom pops up to second base on a 2-0 pitch. Curley walks. Kilen grounds into a 4-6-3 double play to end the inning.

Third Inning:

Top: Bell strikes out swinging on a 1-2 pitch for the first out. Gargett then flies out to right field on a 1-0 pitch for the second out. Burkes follows by grounding out to second base on a 2-1 count to end the inning.

Bottom: Fischer draws a walk after a full count to reach first. Ensley strikes out swinging on a 2-2 pitch for the first out. Bargo then reaches on a fielder’s choice to the pitcher, with Fischer out at second on a 1-6 play. Chapman flies out to left field on the first pitch to end the inning.

Fourth Inning:

Top: Schwartz strikes out swinging on an 0-2 pitch for the first out. Hage grounds out to shortstop on a 1-2 pitch for the second out. Lawrence then grounds out to third base on a 1-2 count to end the inning.

Bottom: Marin flies out to right field on an 0-2 pitch for the first out. Peebles grounds out to first base unassisted on the first pitch for the second out. Newstrom then grounds out to the pitcher on the first pitch to end the inning.

Fifth Inning:

Top: McCoy strikes out looking on a 2-2 pitch for the first out. McCoy strikes out looking on a 2-2 pitch for the first out. Koontz is then hit by a pitch on a 2-2 count, and Herrera follows by getting hit by a pitch as well, advancing Koontz to second. Bell draws a walk after a full count, loading the bases with Herrera advancing to second and Koontz moving to third. Gargett hits an infield fly to shortstop for the second out. Burkes strikes out swinging on an 0-2 pitch to end the inning.

Bottom: Curley hits a solo homer to center field, making it 4-2. Kilen flies out to center field on a 1-2 pitch for the first out. Fischer grounds out to third base through the right side on a 3-1 pitch for the second out. Ensley then flies out to center field on a 2-0 count to end the inning.

Sixth Inning:

Top: Schwartz flies out to right field on a 1-1 pitch for the first out. Hage strikes out swinging on a 1-2 pitch for the second out. Lawrence follows with a swinging strikeout on a 1-2 count to end the inning.

Bottom: Bargo walks. Byers takes over on the mound, replacing Harris. Chapman strikes out swinging on a 2-2 pitch for the first out. Marin then singles through the right side on the first pitch, moving Bargo to second. Peebles launches a three-run homer to left field on a 1-1 pitch, driving in Marin and Bargo to extend the lead to 7-2. Hogan takes over on the mound, replacing Byers. Newstrom flies out to center field on a 2-2 pitch for the second out. Curley walks. Kilen fouls out to end the inning.

Seventh Inning:

Top: McCoy flies out to right field on an 0-2 pitch for the first out. Koontz strikes out swinging on a 2-2 pitch for the second out. Herrera also goes down swinging on a 2-2 count to end the inning.

Bottom: Fischer strikes out swinging on a 2-2 pitch for the first out. Ensley flies out to center field on a 2-1 pitch for the second out. Bargo then doubles to left-center on a 1-0 pitch. Chapman strikes out swinging on an 0-2 pitch to end the inning.

Eighth Inning:

Top: Bell grounds out to second base on a 1-2 pitch for the first out. Gargett then grounds out to shortstop on a 1-2 pitch for the second out. Burkes strikes out swinging on a 2-2 pitch to end the inning.

Bottom: Marin strikes out swinging on an 0-2 pitch for the first out. Peebles then hits a solo homer to right field on a 2-1 pitch to make it 8-2. Antigua walks, and Curley flies out. Kilen strikes out looking to end the inning.

Ninth Inning:

Top: Lawrence singled up the middle on an 0-2 pitch after consecutive groundouts to shortstop by Schwartz and Hage. Two outs, runner on first. McCoy struck out looking on a 1-2 pitch to end the game.

How to Watch Tennessee vs Kentucky:

Gameday: Friday April 18th, 2025
Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
Stadium: Lindsey Nelson Stadium
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Watch: SEC Network+

The Vols host in-state foe Lipscomb next Tuesday at 6 p.m. before a highly anticipated road series at LSU next weekend in Baton Rouge.

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