Series Set for Oklahoma City
Tennessee's baseball team will close out its regular season with a three‑game series against Oklahoma, scheduled to take place in Oklahoma City rather than the usual Norman venue. The contests will be held at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, the home field of the Oklahoma City Comets, who serve as the Triple‑A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Although the series was originally slated for Norman, it was moved to the capital city during the offseason as part of an effort to showcase the SEC in a neutral, high‑profile setting. All three games will be counted as road contests for the Volunteers, and the partnership between Oklahoma Athletics and the Comets has been a long‑standing one that made the relocation possible.
Pitching Concerns for Tennessee
Tennessee’s rotation will be without its ace, right‑hander Landon Mack, for at least the start of the series. Mack has been listed as questionable after experiencing arm soreness that forced him to miss a start against Texas on Sunday. He is currently day‑to‑day, working to regain full health after a solid outing that saw him finish 4‑4 with a 4.67 ERA and a team‑high 25 walks in 61.2 innings.
Despite the setback, Mack’s performance this season has been a bright spot, with 77 strikeouts across 61.2 innings and a respectable 4.67 ERA. His availability will be closely watched as the Volunteers aim to finish the regular season on a positive note.
Broadcast and Stakes
The series will begin on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and will be streamed live on SEC Network+, giving fans a chance to follow the final push toward the SEC tournament. With both teams eyeing postseason positioning, the outcomes could have significant implications for seeding and momentum heading into the next phase of the schedule.