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Tennessee opens in-state series with win over Vanderbilt baseball
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No. 12 Tennessee (39-11, 15-10 SEC) opened its final Southeastern Conference home series Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium . The Vols defeated No. 10 Vanderbilt (34-16, 14-11 SEC), 3-2. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll .
Liam Doyle (9-2) started for Tennessee and pitched seven innings. He totaled 12 strikeouts and 100 pitches, including 71 strikes, against 24 batters. Doyle allowed three hits, zero walks, zero runs, four fly outs, four ground outs and hit one batter.
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Tanner Franklin relieved Doyle in the eighth inning. He pitched one inning and recorded one strikeout. Nate Snead earned his fifth save of the season for the Vols.
Tennessee's offense totaled nine hits, including doubles from Dalton Bargo , Dean Curley and Hunter Ensley .
JD Thompson started for Vanderbilt and pitched six innings. He allowed two earned runs, seven hits and two walks. Thompson totaled 102 pitches, including 68 strikes, against 24 batters.
Saturday's game No. 2 between the Vols and Commodores is scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT and will televised by ESPN2.
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