Tennessee Baseball’s Opening Game Against Auburn Delayed Due to Inclement Weather
Tennessee’s highly anticipated baseball opening game against Auburn faced interruptions on Friday, as inclement weather forced the match into a weather delay shortly after its start. Originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET, the game was postponed multiple times, with the Vols trailing Auburn 2-0 in the first inning when the delay was announced at 8:13 p.m.
Updates throughout the evening indicated a suspension of play with an agreed-upon resumption time of 11 a.m. on Saturday. Earlier updates had hinted at starting the game at 8 p.m. and even further delays, which kept fans and players on edge.
The weekend series pits two top 12 teams against each other, with Tennessee ranked No. 12 following a slide from No. 6 after a recent series loss to LSU. Auburn, in contrast, ascended to No. 10 after securing a series victory against Mississippi State. Both teams entered the series on a high note, with Tennessee defeating Northern Kentucky 7-5 and Auburn edging Samford 3-0.
As the delay unfolded, the schedule for Saturday and Sunday’s games remained unchanged, with Saturday’s contest set to begin at 6 p.m. and Sunday’s at 1 p.m., both broadcast on SECN+.
Coinciding with the baseball delays, Tennessee’s softball team also adjusted its schedule, playing a double-header against Texas A&M on Friday Following a loss in the first game of their series.
After the series with Auburn, the Vols will host Indiana State, followed by a competitive three-game set against Vanderbilt and wrap up with another matchup against Belmont. The regular season culminates with a significant series against Arkansas before transitioning into the SEC Tournament beginning May 20, featuring a new single-elimination format.
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