Right now the Tigers and Volunteers are tied for the worst SEC record with just three wins, so the winner of this weekend’s series can take a step out of the basement.
Auburn is coming off a disappointing road loss 6-5 to Kennesaw State on Tuesday night, making it even more important that they at least pick up a series win against Tennessee this weekend.
The Volunteers are coming off a midweek win over Appalachian State after getting swept on the road by South Carolina. Tennessee ranks fourth in the SEC in average at .309, while putting up 7.