What does Tennessee baseball need in order to avoid series sweep at Kentucky
Tennessee baseball was held to only four runs combined in a pair of one-sided losses at Kentucky, dropping the series.
Entering a three-game series at Kentucky , it appeared as if Tennessee baseball’s offense had turned a corner. After scoring at least six runs in all but two of their last nine SEC games, there was reason to believe the inconsistencies that had previously plagued the Vols ’ offense had been remedied . But in their first two games at Kentucky (29-15, 11-12 SEC), both lopsided losses, those offensive woes returned at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington.
Tennessee (30-17, 10-13) has managed just four total runs in the series, dropping the first matchup on May 1 , 9-2, and Game 2 on May 2 in eight innings, 12-2 . As it prepares for the series finale on May 3 (1 p. m.
ET, SEC Network+), UT finds itself needing an offensive spark to avoid being swept. “A lot went wrong again,” first-year UT coach Josh Elander said on May 2. “Not a good approach by our guys, swinging at too many pitches out of the strike zone.
Good stuff by (Kentucky starter Jaxon Jelkin) today, but we didn't get out of the gates. … Not a good formula in any capacity today. ” Tennessee has had to play from behind in both games Slow starts have become a dangerous habit for the Vols through two games against the Wildcats.