The start of Friday’s game felt similar to last week, when Tennessee’s No. 1 starter Chase Dollander gave up multiple runs in the first inning. I got nervous.
But this Friday, back home, the UT offense answered early and often, and the Vols won their first game of SEC play 10-4 against Texas A&M.
Dollander’s issues to start the game were mostly self-inflicted: he walked the first two batters, the leadoff man stole second and then advanced to third on a passed ball.
A&M three-hole hitter Jack Moss singled home the leadoff hitter, and the second walk scored on a balk.