SCORE: Tennessee 7, Georgia 8 | FINAL (UGA wins series 2-1)

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No. 19 Tennessee baseball (14-5) is set to battle the No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs (16-4) Sunday in game three of a three-game series at Foley Field.

First pitch in Athens is at 1:00 p.m. ET on the SEC Network +.

For a full preview of the series, including pitching matchups, an in-depth look at Georgia and more, click HERE.

Sunday serves as a series rubber match after Tennessee won game one 7-4 and lost game two 4-2.

The Vols used three late-game homers from Henry Ford, Manny Marin and Stone Lawless, along with an elite relief outing from Brandon Arvidson, to earn the incredibly impressive series-opening victory.

Saturday, the offense was not lifeless but could not deliver in key moments late, and Landon Mack’s early struggles put the Vols in a hole they could never climb out of. The Bulldogs never trailed in the narrow series-evening win.

Read recaps of both games one and two of the series below.

GAME ONE RECAP: Tennessee Baseball Snags First SEC Win Under Josh Elander, Downs Georgia in Athens

GAME TWO RECAP: Tennessee Baseball Suffers Close Series-Evening Loss to Georgia in Game Two

Despite Saturday’s loss, Tennessee has continued to build momentum offensively in the past few games.

The Vols bounced back from a 6-0 series finale loss to Wright State last Sunday with a 20-run effort in a midweek win over Tennessee Tech.

Since, the Vols have scored nine runs in Athens, the same amount of runs they scored in the Wright State series.

UT has won seven of its past nine and will look to make a statement with an upset series win to open SEC play. The Vols return home next weekend to host lowly Missouri in what at the very least should be a 2-of-3 series win.

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Opponent Scout

Georgia is in its third year under head coach Wes Johnson. The Bulldogs are 1-1 in SEC-opening series but Kentucky swept Georgia in Lexington two years ago.

This season, the Bulldogs’ elite offense has led the Dawgs to many dominant wins. Georgia has scored 10 or more runs in 13 contests and earned run-rule victories in 10.

The Bulldogs entered the weekend top five in batting average (.353), runs per game (11.4) and led D1 in homers with 61.

Tennessee and Georgia have faced common opponents this year. Georgia bludgeoned Oakland in a 4-0 four-game series sweep and won two of three over Wright State including a run-rule series-opening victory.

The 16-4 Dawgs are without a doubt one of the top two toughest teams Tennessee have faced to date (UCLA), and by the numbers, the toughest offense.

Below is more information on this year’s Georgia team courtesy UT Athletics.

• 2025 Record: 43-17 (18-12 SEC)
• 2025 Postseason: NCAA Athens Regional (1-2)
• 2026 SEC Preseason Poll: 9^th
• Head Coach: Wes Johnson
  • Overall Record: 104-37 (3^rd year)
  • Record at UGA: Same
• Preseason All-Conference Selections: N/A

SERIES HISTORY:

• Overall: Vols lead, 130-124
• In Knoxville: Vols lead, 73-51
• In Athens: Bulldogs lead, 73-54
• At Neutral Sites: Vols lead, 3-0
• Last 10 Meetings: Vols lead, 6-4

Prediction: Georgia wins by 2-4 runs

Sunday is the day I trust Tennessee the least.

Evan Blanco has been good and is experienced but his lack of command this season worries me, and Georgia may have success against his lower velo.

Throw in the fact that Ishikawa is on the mound, who by all accounts is an absolute stud though we’ve seen an incredibly small sample size, I think Tennessee competes but falls short in the rubber match.

If Tennessee does win, expect the offense to have a good day and Brayden Krenzel to be money once again out of the bullpen.

Injury/Availability Notes

• No injury notes. Garrett Wright is still working his way back to 100 percent from his hamate bone surgery, so it will be a bit before he catches.

TRANSCRIPT: Everything Tennessee Baseball HC Josh Elander Said After Game Two Loss at Georgia

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Lineups, pitching matchup and additional pre-game notes are below, followed by the LIVE at-bat by at-bat game thread.

TENNESSEE STARTING NINE: 

Lineup Notes:

• Levi Clark gets his first start of the weekend, catching as he’s done in all but one series finale this season.
• Chris Newstrom also gets his first start of the weekend, starting at 2B over Tyler Myatt.
• Clark and Myatt in for Stone Lawless and Tyler Myatt only personnel changes after UT used the same lineup Friday and Saturday.
• Manny Marin moves up in the order as he’s been raking at the plate. Occupies the six-hole.

GEORGIA STARTING NINE: 

2B Ryan Black (L)

3B Tre Phelps (R)

C Daniel Jackson (R)

DH Michael O’Shaughnessy (L)

LF Henry Allen (R)

1B Brennan Hudson (L)

RF Cole Koniarsky (R)

SS Kolby Branch (R)

CF Rylan Lujo (R)

Pitching Matchup:

Vols Sr. LHP Evan Blanco (1-2, 2.75 ERA, 4 app., 4 starts, 19.2 IP, 12 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 10 BB, 31 K, 4 HBP, 5 XBH, .174 opp. batting avg.,, 1.12 WHIP)

vs.

Bulldogs So. LHP Kenny Ishikawa (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 app., 1 start, 4.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 0 XBH, .071 opp. batting avg., .69 WHIP)

Pitching notes:

• Blanco continues to start in a day three role. Has had a solid season up to this point. Gives up very little hits but has struggled with his command from time to time (14 free passes).
  • Blanco’s stuff isn’t overwhelming. His fastball sits in the low 90s, leaving more intrigue to see how he fares against an uber-talented Georgia lineup.
  • Brayden Krenzel, Mark Hindy, Bo Rhudy, Brady Frederick all able to throw behind Blanco today.
• First appearance for Ishikawa since February 14 as he’s been injured. Ishikawa was great in 4.1 innings of work against Wright State.
  • Ishikawa is a two-way star from Japan and was excellent last year at Seattle University both ways. A big league prospect, no doubt.

Uniforms

Tennessee: Orange tops, pinstripe pants

Georgia: All whites with black hats

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*NOTES*

• Run-rule is MANDATORY in SEC play. If Tennessee or Georgia leads by 10 or more runs after the seventh inning, the game is over.

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GAME THREAD

1st Inning: 

T1

-Garrett Wright HBP.

-Blaine Brown reaches on a fielder’s choice to 2B. Wright out at second, 4-6.

-Henry Ford grounds out to P. Brown to second.

-Blake Grimmer works a walk.

-Reese Chapman drives a two-run double to left field. Grimmer and Brown score.

• Great piece of hitting from Chapman.

-Manny Marin cracks an RBI single up the middle.

• Ate up Georgia 2B Ryan Black. Very hard hit.

-Levi Clark flies out to LF.

END OF TOP HALF

B1

-Ryan Black strikes out swinging.

-Tre Phelps strikes out swinging.

-Daniel Jackson strikes out swinging.

• Dominant first frame from Blanco.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 3, Bulldogs 0

2nd Inning: 

T2

-Chris Newstrom strikes out looking.

-Jay Abernathy strikes out swinging.

-Garrett Wright grounds out to P.

END OF TOP HALF

B2

-Michael O’Shaughnessy grounds out to SS through the right side.

-Henry Allen strikes out swinging.

-Brennan Hudson strikes out swinging.

• Blanco up to 5 Ks. On fire.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 3, Bulldogs 0

3rd Inning: 

T3

-Blaine Brown rips a double to right field.

*Pitching change: RHP Brad Pruett (0-1, 6.00 ERA) on to pitch for Ishikawa*

-Henry Ford slaps a two-run homer to right field.

• Just over the wall, going under the scoreboard.
• Ford’s 8th HR of the season.
• Took a low and away ball oppo. Incredible strength on display.

-Blake Grimmer singles to right field.

• Ricocheted off the second baseman’s glove. Very hard-hit ball.

*Pitching change: RHP Grant Edwards (0-0, 1.93 ERA) on to pitch for Pruett*

-Reese Chapman reaches on a fielder’s choice to SS. Grimmer out at second, 6U.

-Manny Marin grounds into a 6-4-3 double play.

END OF TOP HALF

B3

-Cole Koniarsky grounds out to 1B unassisted.

-Kolby Branch pops up to RF.

-Rylan Lujo lines out to 3B.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 5, Bulldogs 0

4th Inning: 

T4

-Levi Clark is walked on four pitches.

-Chris Newstrom HBP. Clark to second.

*Pitching change: RHP Paul Farley (2-0, 4.05 ERA) on to pitch for Edwards.

-Jay Abernathy strikes out swinging.

-Garrett Wright grounds out to 3B. Baserunners advance to second and third.

-Blaine Brown is walked on four pitches.

• Bases loaded with two outs for Henry Ford.

-Henry Ford grounds into a 6-5 fielder’s choice. Newstrom out at third.

END OF TOP HALF

B4

-Ryan Black flies out to RF.

-Tre Phelps works a walk.

• First baserunner of the day for Georgia.

-Daniel Jackson walked on four pitches. Phelps to second.

-Michael O’Shaughnessy strikes out looking.

-Henry Allen strikes out swinging.

• Massive back to back Ks from Blanco. Up to 7.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 5, Bulldogs 0

5th Inning: 

T5

*Pitching change: RHP Matt Scott (2-0, 3.00 ERA) on to pitch for Farley*

-Blake Grimmer works a walk.

-Reese Chapman fouls out to 1B.

Grimmer advances to second on a wild pitch.

-Manny Marin strikes out looking.

-Levi Clark is walked.

-Chris Newstrom strikes out swinging.

END OF TOP HALF

B5

-Brennan Hudson pops up to 3B.

-Cole Koniarsky singles to 2B.

• First hit of the day for Georgia.

-Kolby Branch works a walk. Koniarsky to second.

-Rylan Lujo HBP. Baserunners advance.

• Bases loaded with one out for leadoff hitter Ryan Black.

-Ryan Black fouls out to 1B.

-Tre Phelps smacks a two-run single to left field. Koniarsky and Branch score. Lujo to second.

-Daniel Jackson fouls out to 1B.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 5, Bulldogs 2

6th Inning: 

T6

-Jay Abernathy fouls out to 3B.

-Garrett Wright is walked on four pitches.

-Blaine Brown strikes out swinging.

-Henry Ford reaches on a fielder’s choice to SS. Wright out at second, 6-4.

END OF TOP HALF

B6

*Bryce Calloway pinch-hitting for Michael O’Shaughnessy*

-Bryce Calloway flies out to CF.

-Henry Allen strikes out swinging.

-Brennan Hudson powers a solo homer to right field.

*Pitching change: So. RHP Brayden Krenzel (0-0, 2.25 ERA) on to pitch for Blanco*

-Cole Koniarsky strikes out swinging.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 5, Bulldogs 3

7th Inning: 

T7

*Cole Johnson to RF for Cole Koniarsky*

-Blake Grimmer grounds out to 1B unassisted.

-Reese Chapman doubles to right field.

-Manny Marin drives an RBI single to left field.

-Levi Clark slaps a single to left field.

*Tyler Myatt pinch-hitting for Chris Newstrom*

-Tyler Myatt strikes out looking.

-Jay Abernathy grounds out to 2B.

END OF TOP HALF

B7

*Ariel Antigua to 2B for Tyler Myatt*

-Kolby Branch strikes out looking.

-Rylan Lujo singles to center field.

-Ryan Black works a walk.

-Tre Phelps works a walk.

• Bases loaded with one out for Daniel Jackson.

-Daniel Jackson slaps a two-run single to center. Phelps to second. Lujo and Black score.

-Bryce Calloway smokes a three-run homer to right field.

• No IDEA why Krenzel stayed in. First pitch of the at-bat.

*Pitching change: Jr. RHP Bo Rhudy (0-0, 1.59 ERA) on to pitch for Krenzel*

-Henry Allen grounds out to SS.

-Brennan Hudson strikes out swinging.

• Big K from Rhudy. Good job by the Kennesaw State transfer to get out of the inning.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 6, Bulldogs 8

8th Inning: 

T8

*Pitching change: LHP Caleb Jameson (0-0, 4.50 ERA) on to pitch for Scott*

-Garrett Wright pops up to 1B.

-Blaine Brown grounds out to 1B unassisted.

-Henry Ford strikes out swinging.

END OF TOP HALF

B8

-Cole Johnson strikes out swinging.

-Kolby Branch fouls out to 1B.

-Rylan Lujo singles to left field.

-Ryan Black grounds out to 1B unassisted.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 6, Bulldogs 8

9th Inning: 

T9

*Scott Newman to CF for Henry Allen*

*Cole Johnson to RF*

*Lujo to RF*

-Blake Grimmer launches a solo homer to left field.

-Reese Chapman grounds out to 1B unassisted.

-Manny Marin strikes out swinging.

-Levi Clark singles through the left side.

*Stone Lawless pinch-hitting for Ariel Antigua*

*Pitching change: RHP Justin Byrd (0-1, 2.95 ERA) on to pitch for Jameson*

-Stone Lawless flies out to LF.

• Diving catch by Cole Johnson at the wall to end it. Unreal.

END OF TOP HALF

Score: Vols 7, Bulldogs 8

END OF GAME

FINAL: Tennessee Vols 7, Georgia Bulldogs 8

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