No. 1 Tennessee (21-2, 4-1 SEC) tied a three-game series at No. 12 Alabama (22-2, 4-1 SEC) on Friday. Tennessee defeated the Crimson Tide, 10-7, at Sewell–Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Eighth-year head coach Tony Vitello recapped the Vols' win in game No. 2 of the series.
“They came out more determined to start the game, and then you know you can get on a high similar to we did last night," Vitello said. "These games are so adrenaline fueled, score a few runs early and you want to celebrate, but nine innings is a long time as you found out tonight.