The Tennessee Volunteers secured the all-important opener of their series against the Kentucky Wildcats with an 8-2 win on Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Liam Doyle picked up the win for Tennessee with yet another strong performance in a series opener. He allowed 2 ER over 7 innings with 9 strikeouts. Nate Harris took the loss for Kentucky, allowing 5 ER over 5 innings.
Kentucky struck first and quickly, putting up 2 runs in the top of the first on a 2-run HR by Devin Burkes. That would be it for offense for the night for the Wildcats.