(Michael DeMocker)
Junior left-hander Jared Poche' limited Tennessee on Saturday to two runs in 5.1 innings, and junior catcher Jordan Romero collected three hits and two RBIs to lead 11th-ranked LSU to an 11-3 win over the Volunteers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
LSU, which has won seven straight games and five consecutive SEC contests, improved to 35-16 overall and 16-10 in conference play. Tennessee dropped to 26-25 overall and 7-19 in the SEC. Box score.
The teams conclude the series Sunday at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT) in a game that may be viewed online on SEC Network +, accessible at WatchESPN.