Pitching Matchups For LSU Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Revealed
Two struggling SEC rivals clash. Discover the key arms set to dominate the mound as the LSU Tigers battle the Tennessee Volunteers this weekend.
The LSU Tigers have a meeting on the road with the Tennessee Volunteers this weekend as they try to win their second-straight SEC series. While this was anticipated to once again be a matchup between heavyweights, both of these programs have struggled this year. Neither team is currently ranked in the top 25.
They both have about the same disappointing record, but they are moving in opposite directions in terms of momentum. The Tigers just won their first SEC series this past weekend, while the Volunteers were swept by the rival Vanderbilt Commodores. Tennessee still has plenty of talent to compete with, so this should be an interesting matchup.
Like LSU right now, they can catch fire at any time. The probable pitching matchups for this weekend were revealed on Thursday. The Volunteers ranked fifth in the SEC for team ERA at 3.
70, while the Tigers are 14th with a 4. 73. Here's who will take the mound in starts for their respective teams: Friday LSU: RHP Casan Evans Season Stats: 2-1, 5.