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Tennessee baseball defeats UNC Asheville for second time in 2026
TL;DR
Tennessee baseball defeated UNC Asheville 11-1 in eight innings, marking their second win over the Bulldogs in 2026. The Vols scored multiple runs in the third and sixth innings to secure the victory.
Tennessee (25-12, 7-8 SEC) defeated UNC Asheville (16-21, 4-8 Big South), 11-1, in eight innings Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Vols led, 2-0, in the third inning after Garrett Wright hit a RBI double. He scored on a single by Reese Chapman.
Tennessee scored two runs in the sixth inning after Manny Marin hit a two-run double.
The Bulldogs pulled to within, 4-1, as they scored in the seventh inning.
The Vols scored five runs in the seventh inning after Blake Grimmer hit a RBI single and Marin hit a grand slam, making the score, 9-1.
Tennessee scored two more runs in the eighth inning after pinch hitter Finley Bates walked with the bases loaded before Trent Grindlinger ended the game with a two-out RBI single.
Marin went 2-for-4. He hit one grand slam and one double. He recorded six RBIs and scored one run, while Wright went 2-for-4. He had two doubles and scored two runs. Wright also recorded one RBI.
Grindlinger went 2-for-5. He scored one run and recorded one RBI, while Henry Ford went 1-for-3. He hit one double and scored two runs.
Taylor Tracey (1-0) earned his first win for the Vols. He pitched two innings and allowed one walk. Tracey totaled 37 pitches, including 19 strikes.
Blaine Brown started for Tennessee. He pitched one inning and totaled 10 pitches, including five strikes. Will Haas, Ethan Biotto, Brady Frederick and Brayden Krenzel also appeared in relief for the Vols.
Tennessee also defeated UNC Asheville, 10-3, on Feb. 17 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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Q&A
What was the score of the Tennessee vs UNC Asheville baseball game on April 14, 2026?
Tennessee won the game against UNC Asheville with a score of 11-1.
Who were the standout players in the Tennessee baseball game against UNC Asheville?
Garrett Wright and Manny Marin were standout players, with Wright hitting an RBI double and Marin contributing a two-run double.
How does Tennessee's baseball record stand after defeating UNC Asheville?
After the victory, Tennessee's baseball record improved to 25-12 with a 7-8 record in the SEC.
