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LIVE Updates: Tennessee vs Samford Score, Game Three

Follow along as Tennessee aims to sweep Samford and remain undefeated.
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Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello speaks to officials at a Tennessee baseball game against Samford, in Lindsey Nelson Stadium at University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello speaks to officials at a Tennessee baseball game against Samford, in Lindsey Nelson Stadium at University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Tennessee Volunteers look to extend their record to (8-0) Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium against the Samford Bulldogs. We have the LIVE Updates here.

The Tennessee Volunteers have dominated their non-conference slate to start the 2025 Baseball Season. The No. 4 ranked, defending national champions have won by a margin of 79 runs through seven games (87-8). The Vols are set to host the Samford Bulldogs for a third and final time on Sunday afternoon.

Pregame Storylines:More than likely Brandon Arvidson will be the starting pitcher on Sunday. Arvidson pitched in the mid-week matchup against UNC Asheville as the starter. Arvidson currently holds a 9.00 ERA, with a 2:1 appearance:starter ratio. He only pitched in three total innings tallying five strikeouts thus far.

LIVE Updates: Tennessee vs Samford Score, Game Three

First inning: Samford takes an early 1-0 lead.
Top: Jeffrey Ince starts the game with a bang, launching a solo home run off Tennessee pitcher Brandon Arvidson to left field to give Samford an early 1-0 lead. After allowing the leadoff home run, Arvidson settles in and retires the next three batters in order, keeping the score at 1-0.

Bottom: Tennessee is threatening with runners on first and second and one out after a single by Dean Curley and a walk to Hunter Ensley. Tennessee fails to capitalize on a scoring opportunity, leaving two runners in scoring position as the inning ends. Samford maintains a 1-0 lead.

Second inning: Vols take the lead 2-1 after a costly Samford error.
Top: Arvidson delivers a flawless inning, setting down the side in order to keep Samford ahead just 1-0.

Bottom: Consecutive singles from Reese Chapman and Stone Lawless put two runners on for Tennessee with one out. Jay Abernathy draws a walk, loading the bases for Tennessee with Curley coming to the plate. Tennessee capitalizes on a costly Samford mistake as Curley grounds into what should have been an inning-ending double play, but first baseman Jackson Harris drops the throw, allowing two runs to score.

Third inning: Still 2-1 Vols after some nice pitching out of the bullpen for Tennessee.
Top: After giving up a leadoff single, Arvidson's day is done as Tennessee turns to the bullpen. Right-hander Austin Hunley will take over on the mound. Hunley delivers an impressive relief performance in the third inning, recording two strikeouts and stranding two runners, one of which he inherited.

Bottom: Tennessee goes down in order with two strikeouts and a fly out.

Fourth inning: Tennessee extends the lead to 7-1.
Top: Samford has a base runner with one out after a lead off single by Jackson Harris but then he was thrown out while trying to steal second. Hunley then got a ground out to end the inning.

Bottom: Curley draws a walk, putting two runners on with two outs for Tennessee as Gavin Kilen steps to the plate. Kilen provides Tennessee some breathing room, blasting a 390-foot three-run homer to right field, giving the Vols a 5-1 lead. Hunter Ensley follows suit, launching a solo home run to center field to extend Tennessee's lead to 6-1. Andrew Fischer is hit by a pitch and later scores as Manny Marin delivers a double to right field, making it 7-1.

Fifth inning: The Vols pad the lead again, its now 9-1.
Top: Austin Breedlove enters the game and promptly strikes out Gus Gandy, stranding the Samford runner on third to end the inning.

Bottom: Reese Chapman hits a double to open the inning. Stone Lawless walks to give Tennessee two base runners and no outs. RHP John Malone is coming in to pitch for Samford. Curly walks to load the bases. Gavin Kilen drives in a run with a sharply hit sacrifice fly to left field, and Hunter Ensley adds another with a single to left field to make it 9-1.

Sixth inning: Vols bring run rule into play and now lead 11-1.
Top: LHP Brayden Sharp is coming in to relieve Breedlove on the mound. Sharp retired the side with three strikeouts.

Bottom: Levi Clark delivers again, hitting a pinch-hit home run for the second straight game, making the score 10-1. Lawless follows Clark’s lead, launching a homer that lands in the third porch.

Seventh inning: Tennesee wins 11-1.
Top: Ryan Combs is coming in to try and end the game early. He got a strikeout to open the inning and then picked up another one. He got a ground out to end the game.

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Tanner Johnson is an accomplished sports writer and journalist with extensive experience covering a wide range of collegiate and professional sports. He brings a well-rounded perspective to his national reporting, drawing on his knowledge of teams from across the country. Tanner has provided in-depth coverage of teams such as the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Arkansas Razorbacks, Florida State Seminoles, and TCU Horned Frogs. His experience spans various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and track and field; reflecting his broad interest and commitment to sports journalism.

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