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No. 1 Tennessee defeats North Alabama ahead of Astros Foundation College Classic
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No. 1 Tennessee (8-0) defeated North Alabama (3-4), 7-5, on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll .
Junior pitcher AJ Russell made his season debut for the Vols against North Alabama. He pitched one inning and recorded three strikeouts. Russell did not allow a hit, run or walk. He totaled 17 pitches, including 11 strikes, against three batters.
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Tennessee freshman pitcher Tegan Kuhns (1-0) also made his 2025 season debut. He pitched 1.1 innings, earning a win for the Vols, and recorded one strikeout. Kuhns totaled 26 pitches (15 strikes) and allowed one walk against five batters.
Tennessee's offense produced 11 hits. Second baseman Gavin Kilen hit Tennessee's only home run in the contest.
The Vols will next play in the 25th annual Astros Foundation College Classic , Friday-Sunday, at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas . Tennessee will join Texas A&M , Arizona , Mississippi State, Oklahoma State and Rice in the Astros Foundation College Classic field.
Tennessee will play Oklahoma State on Friday (4:05 p.m. EST), while facing Rice on Saturday (12:05 p.m. EST) and Arizona on Sunday (11:05 a.m. EST).
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Tennessee baseball remains undefeated with win against North Alabama
