Tennessee baseball has advanced to the SEC Tournament title game after defeating Vanderbilt in the semifinals on Saturday. The Vols, with a record of 49-11, are set to face LSU in the championship game on Sunday. This marks the third time in four seasons that Tennessee has made it to the final game of the conference tournament.
Pitcher Zander Sechrist delivered a quality start, while Christian Moore’s two-run homer helped secure the Vols’ victory over the Commodores. Marcus Phillips earned his third save of the season, showcasing strong pitching in the final three innings of the game.
Cannon Peebles, who was given a chance in the lineup by coach Tony Vitello, had a productive game with a sacrifice fly and two singles. Vitello also made adjustments to the lineup, starting Ariel Antigua at shortstop and Dalton Bargo at third base. Tennessee’s regular season success, coupled with a potential SEC Championship win, highlights the team’s strong performance this season.
With a potential sweep of the SEC titles on the line, Tennessee will aim to secure another title to add to their 2022 SEC Tournament victory. Fans can watch the championship game against LSU on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. ET.
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