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Vols improve to 13-0 with win against Xavier
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No. 1 Tennessee (13-0) won its 13th game to start the 2025 baseball season. The Vols defeated Xavier (7-6), 13-1, Wednesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Levi Clark and Gavin Kilen recorded three hits each for the Vols. Reese Chapman and Andrew Fischer hit Tennessee's two home runs in the contest.
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The Vols' offense totaled 13 hits. Kilen hit two doubles, while Clark hit Tennessee's other double.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Thomas Crabtree made his first start for Tennessee. He pitched two innings and recorded four strikeouts. Crabtree totaled 34 pitches, including 23 strikes, against nine batters.
Austin Breedlove (1-0) earned his first win of the season. He relieved Crabtree and pitched three innings, recording three strikeouts. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound junior totaled 36 pitches (24 strikes) against 10 batters.
Tennessee will next play St. Bonaventure, Friday-Sunday, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch for game No. 1 on Friday is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: No. 1 Tennessee defeats Xavier for 13th win
