The objective coming into Sunday’s matchup was clear: beat the Florida Gators (30-23, 10-17).
A win would help strengthen the Tennessee Volunteers’ (35-17, 12-15) case for a NCAA Tournament bid, but a loss would severely weaken it.
The Vols overcame an early 4-1 deficit with a furious mid-game rally and relief pitcher Sean Hunley dominated en route to a 5-4 win that also clinched a series victory for the Big Orange.
Speaking of pitching, it dominated the early innings of the game right from the start. Neither program got past its first three batters in the first inning, with Zach Linginfelter and Nick Pogue recording one strikeout apiece.