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Wright State baseball avoids sweep in series finale at Tennessee
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No. 19 Tennessee (12-4) lost a series finale against Wright State (5-8) on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium . The Raiders defeated Tennessee, 6-0, to avoid a series sweep.
Evan Blanco (1-2) started for the Vols and pitched 5.1 innings. The left-handed pitcher totaled eight strikeouts and 76 pitches (49 strikes) against 22 batters. He allowed three runs (three earned), two hits, three walks and hit one batter. Wright State hit five flyouts and three groundouts against Blanco.
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Brady Frederick relieved Blanco with one out in the sixth inning. The right-handed pitcher totaled one strikeout in two innings. JP Peltier hit a solo home run for Wright State off Frederick in the seventh inning.
Zac Butler also hit a two-run home run for Wright State in ninth inning off Mark Hindy .
Manny Marin went 3-for-3 and hit one double for the Vols.
Chet Lax (4-0) started for the Raiders and pitched seven innings, recording four strikeouts and 84 pitches (63 strikes).
Tennessee will next play on Tuesday against Tennessee Tech at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch for the in-state matchup is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT.
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The Vols will also open SEC baseball play on Friday at Georgia for a three-game series.
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