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Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello watches from the dugout at the Tennessee baseball season opener against Hofstra, in Lindsey Nelson Stadium at University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., Friday, February. 14, 2025.
Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello watches from the dugout at the Tennessee baseball season opener against Hofstra, in Lindsey Nelson Stadium at University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., Friday, February. 14, 2025. | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Tennessee Volunteers look to continue dominating their non-conference slate to start the 2025 College Baseball season as they host Samford for a weekend series. Live Update from Game One

The Tennessee Vols Baseball program has simply dominated their opening season slate. Through four games to start the season, the Vols have outscored opponent (75-4). It's been one of the most incredible displays of dominating baseball the program has ever seen.

They look to continue that stretch of domination on Friday as they begin their second weekend series vs the Samford Bulldogs.

LIVE Updates: Tennessee vs Samford Score

First Inning: Doyle Strikes out the Side / Vols Leave Bases Loaded (0-0)
Top: LHP, Liam Doyle will get the start for the Vols. He begins the contest with a strikeout, starting where he left off in his first start a week ago, striking out 11 hitters. Doyle then strikes out Gandy on three pitches. Carr strikes out on three straight pitches as well.

Bottom: Curley, Kilen, and Ensley will be up for the Vols. Curley leads the inning off with a walk. Kilen draws a walk as well to bring Ensley to the plate with two on and nobody out. Ensley flies out to left, but Curley advances to second base. Fischer pops out for the second out of the inning to bring Peebles to the plate. Peebles walks to load the bases for Marin with two outs. Marlin strikes out swinging to end the inning.

Second Inning: Chapman Homers to Give the Vols the Lead (1-0)
Top: Souders flies out to begin the inning for the Bulldogs. Two more strikeouts from Doyle end the inning. He now has 16 strikeouts through two starts.

Bottom: Bargo leads off the bottom half with a strikeout. Clark strikes out looking for the second out. Chapman then homers to center field to give the Vols the lead. (1-0). A single from Dean Curley continues the inning for the Vols. Kilen is hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second for the Vols with two outs. Ensley pops out to end the inning.

Third Inning: Doyle Strikes Out Three Again, Peebles Homers (3-0)
Top: Another strikeout from Liam Doyle starts the third inning. A walk is issued to McDonald for the first Bulldogs' base runner today. McDonald steals second base before Gupton strikes out swinging. Ince Strikes out looking to end the inning.

Bottom: Fischer draws a walk to start the inning for the Vols, bringing Peebles to the play and he homers to left center to extend the Vols lead. (3-0). Marin then flies out for the first out of the inning. Bargo flies out for the second out of the inning to bring Clark to the plate. Levi Clark flies out for the final out of the inning.

Fourth Inning: Doyle Still Dealing, Vols Add More Runs (5-0)
Top: Gandy hits an infield single for the first hit of the contest for the Bulldogs. Grady is then thrown out at second base attempting to steal for the first out of the inning. Carr then strikes out for the second out of the inning. Souders strikes out looking for the third and final out.

Bottom: Chapman flies out to center field for the first out of the inning. Dean Curley then singles into left field for his second hit of the contest. Gavin Kilen steps to the plate with a runner on first and he singles to left field. Ensley then grounds out but brings home Dean Curley (4-0). Fischer then singles brings home another Vol (5-0). Peebles strikes out to end the inning.

Fifth Inning: Doyle Gives Up a Homerun (5-1)
Top: Liam Doyle returns to the mound for the Vols and he leads the inning off with a home run to right field for the first Bulldogs run (5-1). Doyle strikes out Pitts for the first out of the inning. Horowicz strikes out swinging for the second out. Doyle then strikes out McDonald to end the inning. Doyle has recorded (30) out through 10 innings of work, striking out 24 of those hitters, allowing just one run.

Bottom: Abernathy enters the game for the Vols and grounds out to shortstop. D. Bargo walks before Clark flies out for the second out of the inning. Chapman then strikes out to end the inning.

Sixth Inning: Vols Continue Fanning Bulldogs Hitters, Vols Leave Bases Loaded (5-1)
Top: Liam Doyle starts the top of the sixth with yet another strike out and now the Vols will make a pitching change. Ince strikes out as Tanner Franklin's performance gets underway. Gandy strikes out for the third and final out of the inning.

Bottom: Curley grounds out to the shortstop to begin the inning for the Vols. Kilen steps to the plate and draws a walk to put a runner on. Hunter Ensley then draws a walk bringing Fischer to the plate with runners at first and second with one out. A wild pitch moves both runners into scoring position. Fischer then draws a walk to load the bases for Peebles. A pitching change will be made. Steckmesser enters the contest and he gets Peebles to fly out. Abernathy now steps to the plate and he flies out to center to end the inning.

Seventh Inning: Tanner Franklin Now Dealing (5-1)
Top: Carr singles to right field for the first base runner of the inning for Samford. Souders strikes out for the first out of the inning. Higgins then flies out to center field for the second out of the inning. Pitts grounds out to end the inning for the Bulldogs.

Bottom: D. Bargo starts the inning with a ground out. Levi Clark is now to the plate and he strikes out. Chapman now at the plate with two outs and he singles to the right side. Dean Curley will now step in with one on and two outs and he grounds out to end the inning.

Eighth Inning:
Top: Harris flies out to start the top of the eighth. McDonald then strikes out as well. then Gupton strikes out.

Bottom: Kilen, Ensley, and Fischer will be up for the Vols to start the eighth. Kilen begins the inning with a walk before Ensley grounds into a double play. Fischer then hits a two-out double down the right field line. Peebles then flies out for the final out of the inning.

Ninth Inning:
Top: Tanner Franklin continues on the mound for the Vols looking to finish off the outing for the Vols. A lead-off single from Ince starts the inning. Gandy then flies out for the first out of the ninth. A strike out from Carr records the second out of the inning.

Bottom:

PREGAME STORYLINES:

How to Watch Tennessee vs Samford:

  • GameDay: Friday, February 21st
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM EST
  • Where: Lindsey Nelson Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
  • Watch: SEC+
  • Stream: ESPN App

The entire weekend series will be streamed on SEC Network+. Saturday's game is also scheduled to start at 2 PM and then Sunday's game will take place at 1 PM.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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