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Tennessee Baseball: Weekend preview vs. Vanderbilt, more

By Blake Wyman

Tennessee's Blake Burke (25) and Logan Chambers (7) celebrate Burke's home run against UNC Asheville in an NCAA college baseball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.Ut Baseball Vs Unc Asheville
Tennessee's Blake Burke (25) and Logan Chambers (7) celebrate Burke's home run against UNC Asheville in an NCAA college baseball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.Ut Baseball Vs Unc Asheville /
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Get ready for an epic showdown on the diamond as Tennessee baseball takes on Vanderbilt in a highly anticipated weekend series.

Tennessee baseball will face off against Vanderbilt in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the country. The Vols have been slipping as of late and continue to struggle to find their groove. The Commodores, on the other hand, have been one of the best teams in the country lately, and it will be a tough matchup for the Volunteers in this 3-game series in Knoxville.

Both teams are known for their talent and competitiveness on the diamond, and this game is sure to be a highlight of the season. In this preview, we’ll take a closer look at the key players for the Vols, as well as some of the factors that could make the difference in this matchup.

Tennessee Baseball’s Key Players

Drew Beam – The Vols emerging Ace, Drew Beam, will be a huge key player to look out for in the series against Vanderbilt. He has been the Volunteers’ best pitcher so far this year, and they will rely on him to win at least one of the three games. Even though Beam struggled against Arkansas in his last start, he has been remarkably consistent this year. He has wins over Florida, LSU, and Texas A&M this year, all of the country’s top teams.

Blake Burke – The Vols’ heavy slugger, Blake Burke, has been one of the Volunteers’ best offensive threats throughout the season. Burke already has 13 home runs this season and is a nightmare for any opposing pitcher. Burke should be able to pick apart the Vanderbilt pitchers, as he has done all year to every other team.

The X-Factor

Game 1 – Winning game 1 is the most important thing for the Volunteers. They need to build momentum, and winning Game 1 will do just that. They have been struggling greatly this season; if they can come out on Friday and have an outstanding performance, it will hopefully be the spark that starts the Vols’ run to the College World Series.

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