Tennessee Shuts Down LSU to Even Series
Why didn’t they just…do what they did last night and rally?
If tonight felt eerily familiar, you’re not alone: game two of LSU and Tennessee’s series followed practically the same exact script only this time around, LSU wouldn’t homer their way to another improbable victory. The Vols (20-11, 4-7) held on to its 4-1 lead this time and evened the series against LSU (21-11, 5-6). The LSU offense was suffocated by Tennessee reliever Cam Appenzeller, who retired the final 15 batters that he faced.
Appenzeller pitched the final five innings and only allowed one hit against six strikeouts. William Schmidt made his second consecutive Saturday start in place of the injured Cooper Moore and pitched pretty well. He allowed two runs over 5.
2 innings and had seven strikeouts and three walks. Schmidt was done no favors in the first inning by Zach Yorke, who Bill Buckner-ed a grounder that allowed Tennessee to score two runs. Right through the ole five hole!
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