SCORE: Tennessee 15, Vanderbilt 16 | FINAL

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No. 21 Tennessee baseball (18-9, 3-5 SEC) is set to battle the Vanderbilt Commodores (16-12, 4-4 SEC) Sunday in game three of a three-game series in Nashville.

First pitch in Lindsey Nelson Stadium is at 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

For a full preview of the series, including pitching matchups and more, click HERE.

Tennessee enters Sunday coming off a 6-5, 16-inning loss to Vanderbilt in game two as the Commodores clinched the series.

In game one, Vandy won 3-2 in 10 innings.

Read the full recap of both games below.

GAME ONE RECAP: Vanderbilt Walks Off Tennessee Baseball in Series Opener

GAME TWO RECAP: Tennessee Baseball Suffers Walk-Off Loss to Vanderbilt in 16 Innings to Lose Series

Tennessee entered the Vanderbilt series on a three-game winning streak after taking games two and three to win the Missouri series last weekend. Tuesday, the Vols claimed a narrow 4-2 midweek win over USC Upstate.

Against Mizzou, the Vols were surprisingly dominated in an 8-4 series-opening loss before achieving a 4-2 victory in game two and 7-1 win in game three.

The series win was massive for Tennessee, as UT desperately needed to win the home series against one of the worst teams in the league.

In Tennessee’s game one loss to Missouri, starting pitcher Tegan Kuhns struggled, allowing four runs on six hits in a season-low 3.0 innings.

Kuhns’ struggles continued a theme of subpar performances at home, and overall, Kuhns has been too inconsistent.

His performances led to Tennessee making a change in its starting rotation as Arvidson started Friday.

PITCHING: Tennessee Baseball Making Change To Weekend Rotation Ahead Of Vanderbilt Series

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In part due to injuries, it’s been a very shaky start to the season for Vanderbilt. The Commodores played in two neutral site tournaments in non conference play and combined to go 1-5 in those games including losses against UC Irvine and Oklahoma State.

The Commodores opened up SEC play strong, taking two out of three games at home against LSU. But things went much worse last weekend at Mississippi State when the Bulldogs swept the three-game series including a run-rule win in game three.

Vanderbilt had lost five straight games before they bounced back with a victory over Tennessee Tech on Tuesday night. The Commodores have been good at home this season with most of their issues coming away from home.

• 2025 Record: 43-18 (19-11 SEC)
• 2025 Postseason: NCAA Nashville Regional (1-2)
• 2026 SEC Preseason Poll: 8^th
• Head Coach: Tim Corbin
  • Overall Record: 1,084-611-1 (30^th year)
  • Record at VU: 978-473-1 (24^th year)
• Preseason All-Conference Selections (2): 
  • DH/UTL Braden Holcomb (2^nd Team), SP Connor Fennell (2^nd Team)

SERIES HISTORY

• Overall: Vols lead, 189-172-2
• In Knoxville: Vols lead, 101-62-1
• In Nashville: Commodores lead, 105-81-1
• At Neutral Sites: Vols lead, 7-5
• Last 10 Meetings: Series tied, 5-5

Info courtesy UT Athletics in italics

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VIDEO: Josh Elander Reacts to 16-Inning Series-Clinching Loss to Vanderbilt

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:

• Wright moves back into the leadoff spot. Grimmer moves down.
• Grimmer back in the field operating at 1B after DHing Saturday.
• Lawless gets the DH nod with Levi Clark occupying the catcher spot as he’s done on Sundays.
• Myatt starts at 2B for the second straight day.

VANDERBILT STARTING NINE: 

LF Mike Mancini (L)

DH Colin Barczi (R)

2B Brodie Johnston (R)

3B Braden Holcomb (R)

RF Logan Johnstone (L)

CF Rustan Rigdon (S)

1B Chris Maldonado (R)

SS Ryker Waite (S)

C Korbin Reynolds (R)

Pitching Matchup:

Vols Sr. LHP Evan Blanco (2-2, 2.73 ERA, 6 app., 6 starts, 33.0 IP, 19 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 15 BB, 44 K, .165 opp. batting avg., 1.03 WHIP)

vs.

Commodores RHP Alex Kranzler (1-3, 10.50 ERA, 18.0 IP, 19 H, 22 R, 21 ER, 9 BB, 21 K, 9 XBH)

Pitching notes:

• Blanco will look to build off last week’s incredible 7.2-inning outing.

Uniforms

Tennessee: Orange tops, pinstripe pants

Vanderbilt: All grey

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*NOTES*

• Run-rule is MANDATORY in SEC play. If Tennessee or Vanderbilt leads by 10 or more runs in M7 or later, the game is over.

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GAME THREAD

1st Inning: 

T1

-Garrett Wright grounds out to SS.

-Blaine Brown is walked on four pitches.

-Henry Ford strikes out swinging.

-Blake Grimmer singles to left field.

-Reese Chapman drills an RBI single to right field. Grimmer to third.

-Manny Marin strikes out swinging.

END OF TOP HALF

B1

-Mike Mancini grounds out to 2B.

-Colin Barczi grounds out to P.

-Brodie Johnston hammers a solo homer to center.

-Braden Holcomb doubles to left field.

-Logan Johnstone walks.

-Rustan Rigdon bashes a three-run homer to left field.

-Chris Maldonado strikes out swinging.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 1, Commodores 4

2nd Inning: 

T2

-Stone Lawless pops up to SS.

-Tyler Myatt flies out to CF.

-Levi Clark reaches on a throwing error by 3B.

• Throw was high, took first baseman off the bag. Vandy challenged that Clark was still tagged out but the call was upheld.

-Garrett Wright HBP.

-Blaine Brown smacks a three-run homer to left-center.

• 8th HR for Brown this season.
• 103 mph

-Henry Ford drops a single into center.

-Blake Grimmer strikes out looking.

END OF TOP HALF

B2

-Ryker Waite strikes out swinging.

-Korbin Reynolds fouls out to 1B.

-Mike Mancini out at first 1B to P.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 4, Commodores 4

3rd Inning: 

T3

-Reese Chapman doubles to right field.

-Manny Marin slaps a single to left field. Chapman to third.

-Stone Lawless hit in the head.

• Scary moment, may have hit him in the face. Helped off by trainers.

*Hunter High pinch-running*

*Pitching change: RHP Jacob Faulkner on to pitch for Kranzler*

• Bases loaded with no outs for Tyler Myatt.

-Tyler Myatt sac fly. Chapman scores.

-Levi Clark sends an RBI single to left-center. Marin scores. High to second.

-Garrett Wright lines into a 6-4 double play.

END OF TOP HALF

B3

-Colin Barczi reaches second on a dropped pop up to leadoff the inning.

-Brodie Johnston grounds out to 3B.

-Braden Holcomb singles to 3B. Barczi to third.

• Ford pump faked to second where no one was, causing a delayed throw to first.

-Logan Johnstone sends an RBI single up the middle. Holcomb to second.

-Rustan Rigdon reaches on a fielder’s choice to SS.

• Manny looked over at third to see if the runner was going home, causing a delay in the throw to first.

-Chris Maldonado drills a two-run single through the left side.

-Ryker Waite grounds out to P, sac bunt, to score Rigdon.

-Korbin Reynolds smacks an RBI single through the left side.

-Mike Mancini flies out to CF.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 6, Commodores 9

4th Inning: 

T4

-Blaine Brown doubles to left field.

-Henry Ford strikes out swinging.

-Blake Grimmer singles to right field. Brown to third.

-Reese Chapman hits an RBI single to left. Grimmer to second. Brown scores.

-Manny Marin HBP.

• Bases loaded with one out for Trent Grindlinger.

*Trent Grindlinger pinch-hitting for Hunter High*

-Trent Grindlinger drives a two-run single through the right side. Marin to third.

-Tyler Myatt walks.

• Bases loaded with one out for Levi Clark.

-Levi Clark strikes out swinging.

-Garrett Wright strikes out looking.

END OF TOP HALF

B4

*Pitching change: RHP Nic Abraham (1-0, 0.71 ERA) on to pitch for Blanco*

-Colin Barczi HBP.

-Brodie Johnston singles to SS.

• Marin tried to get Barczi at second but couldn’t get off the throw while lying down after making the diving stop.

-Braden Holcomb reaches on a fielder’s choice to SS. Johnston out at second. Barczi to third.

• Manny was slow with the turn, should’ve been a double play.

-Logan Johnstone sends an RBI groundout to 2B.

-Rustan Rigdon grounds out to 1B unassisted.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 9, Commodores 10

5th Inning: 

T5

*Pitching change: RHP Nate Teague on to pitch for Faulkner*

-Blaine Brown singles to center.

-Henry Ford is walked.

-Blake Grimmer is walked.

-Reese Chapman lines out to 2B.

-Manny Marin works an RBI walk.

-Trent Grindlinger rips a two-run single through the right side.

-Levi Clark grounds out to P.

END OF TOP HALF

B5

-Chris Maldonado grounds out to SS.

-Ryker Waite strikes out swinging.

-Korbin Reynolds grounds out to 3B.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 12, Commodores 10

6th Inning: 

T6

-Garrett Wright singles to P on a bunt.

-Blaine Brown reaches on a fielder’s choice to 2B. Wright out at second, 5-6.

-Henry Ford pops up to 1B.

-Blake Grimmer grounds into a 6-4 fielder’s choice.

END OF TOP HALF

B6

-Mike Mancini works a walk.

-Colin Barczi lines out to SS.

-Brodie Johnston strikes out swinging.

-Braden Holcomb singles to left field.

-Logan Johnstone flies out to LF.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 12, Commodores 10

7th Inning: 

T7

-Reese Chapman is walked.

-Manny Marin grounds into a 5-4 fielder’s choice. Safe at first.

-Trent Grindlinger grounds out to 1B unassisted. Marin to second.

-Tyler Myatt strikes out swinging.

END OF TOP HALF

B7

-Rustan Rigdon flies out to CF.

-Max Jensen strikes out swinging.

*Looked like Levi Clark got hit in the throat by a foul ball. He is staying in the game.*

-Ryker Waite grounds out to 1B unassisted.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 12, Commodores 10

8th Inning: 

T8

*Jensen to 1B*

-Levi Clark grounds out to P.

-Garrett Wright pops up to 2B.

-Blaine Brown grounds out to 3B.

END OF TOP HALF

B8

-Korbin Reynolds grounds out to 1B unassisted.

-Mike Mancini grounds out to P.

-Colin Barzi grounds out to 3B.

END OF BOTTOM HALF

Score: Vols 12, Commodores 10

9th Inning: 

T9

*Pitching change: Brennan Seiber on to pitch for Schulz*

-Henry Ford strikes out swinging.

-Blake Grimmer works a walk.

-Reese Chapman walks. Grimmer to seond.

-Manny Marin sends an RBI single to left field.

-Trent Grindlinger pokes an RBI single up the middle. Marin scores on a throwing error.

-Tyler Myatt grounds out to 2B.

-Levi Clark pops up to 2B.

END OF TOP HALF

B9

-Brodie Johnston singles up the middle

-Braden Holcomb grounds into a 6-4 fielder’s choice. Johnston out at second.

-Logan Johnstone walks.

-Rustan Rigdon walks.

• Bases loaded with one out for Jensen

*Pitching change: Sr. LHP Mark Hindy on to pitch for Abraham*

*Whitcomb pinch-hitting for Jensen*

-Mack Whitcomb drives a two-run single to left field.

*Pitching change: So. RHP Brayden Krenzel (1-1, 5.73 ERA) on to pitch for Hindy*

-Ryker Waite HBP.

• Bases loaded with one out for Korbin Reynolds
• Winning run at the plate

*Tommy Goodin pinch-hitting for Korbin Reynolds*

-Goodin hits a walk-off grand slam to sweep the series.

Score: Vols 15, Commodores 16

FINAL: Tennessee Vols 15, Vanderbilt Commodores 16