Vols' Pitching Rotation Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Oklahoma Series
Landon Mack, the Tennessee Volunteers’ right‑handed starter, is listed as questionable for the upcoming series against Oklahoma after experiencing arm soreness that forced him to miss his scheduled start against Texas last week.
The Volunteers will open the series on Thursday night with sophomore right‑hander Tegan Kuhns on the mound, while senior left‑hander Evan Blanco is set to take the ball for Game 2 on Friday. Both games are slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with the finale scheduled for a 3 p.m. start on the final day of the regular season.
All three contests will be carried live on SEC Network+, the streaming platform that will broadcast the series from Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, the home field of the Oklahoma City Comets, adding a new layer of exposure for the matchup.
Coach Josh Elander has described Mack’s condition as a “day‑to‑day thing,” emphasizing that the team will evaluate him closely before deciding on his role in the rotation. Mack, in his first year at Tennessee, carries a 4‑4 record with a 4.67 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP, having struck out 77 batters over 61.2 innings across 12 starts.
The series represents a key test for the Vols as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the schedule, while also giving the Oklahoma faithful a chance to see top college talent up close in a venue that has previously hosted the Oklahoma City Comets.