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Tennessee Baseball Eyes SEC Tournament Upset Against South Carolina

A look at recent results, standout players and pitching highlights as the Vols prepare for their first‑round matchup.

Tennessee’s baseball squad is slated to open the SEC Tournament against South Carolina, entering the competition as the No. 10 seed.

The Vols wrapped up their regular‑season slate with a 12‑9 defeat at the hands of Oklahoma, yet they rallied to capture the series 2‑1, highlighted by a suspended Game 2 that finished 9‑4 in their favor.

Standout Performances

Reese Chapman was a catalyst in Game 3, going 4‑for‑5 with a triple, two runs scored and two RBIs, while Levi Clark added a two‑run homer and three RBIs to push the lead.

Trent Grindlinger contributed a 2‑for‑5 effort in Game 2, driving in three runs and crossing the plate once, and Manny Marin went 2‑for‑3 with a double and a triple.

On the mound, Chandler Day opened Game 3 but struggled, allowing six runs in just 0.2 innings of work, whereas Evan Blanco delivered a solid six‑inning start, surrendering only three runs.

Brandon Arvidson closed out the series with his third save of the season, tossing 2.2 innings and limiting the opposition to a single run.

With a mix of offensive firepower and pitching depth, Tennessee hopes to translate its recent momentum into a deep run in the SEC Tournament, beginning with the matchup against South Carolina.

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