No. 8/15 Tennessee aims to bounce back from a loss in its series finale against Auburn and kick off the new week with a strong performance Tuesday night as it welcomes Indiana State to Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Vols have been extremely consistent in midweek games this season, posting an 11-1 record to this point.
IMPORTANT GAMEDAY INFO & REMINDERS
Lindsey Nelson Stadium is undergoing extensive renovations that will make it one of the best college baseball stadiums in the nation upon completion. Renovations will be ongoing throughout the season, so be sure to be on the lookout for updated information throughout the course of the year when it comes to seating, stadium entry, parking, etc.
Fans are encouraged to check the Tennessee Baseball Gameday Central page prior to each game for the most updated info in regards to parking, stadium policies, stadium entry points and more.
TICKET INFORMATION
Limited single-game tickets for non-conference home games can be purchased through AllVols.com. Single-game tickets for all games can also be purchased through Ticketmaster, the exclusive resale marketplace for Tennessee Athletics, by clicking HERE.
In order to keep Lindsey Nelson Stadium as full as possible, we are encouraging season ticket holders who are unable to use their tickets for a game(s) to transfer your tickets to another Vols fan (Instructions HERE).
If you're a season ticket holder and can't make it to a baseball game this season, you also now have the option to donate your tickets. Your tickets will be donated back to Tennessee Athletics and will be distributed to the military and/or local charities in the Knoxville area.
All ticket donations will be accepted until 5 PM the business day before a game. After donating your tickets a gift receipt equal to the ticket value will be emailed to you. You may save that receipt for your tax records.
BROADCAST INFO
Myan Patel (PxP) and Caylan Arnold will have the call for Tuesday's game at 6 p.m. on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.
Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action for the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990) as well as via a free audio stream on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics Mobile App and the Varsity App.
SERIES HISTORY
Vols vs. Sycamores
Overall: Series tied, 2-2
in Knoxville: Tied, 2-2
in Terre Haute: N/A
at Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: W, 6-5 (11 Inn.) on Feb. 28, 2021 in Knoxville, Tenn.
Tennessee's only previous matchups versus Indiana State came during a four-game series in 2021, in which UT won the opener and finale. Game four was a 6-5 victory for the Big Orange in 11 innings.
NOTABLE
Non-Conference = No Problem
The Vols have been nearly perfect in non-conference play this season, boasting a 22-1 record against non-SEC foes entering Tuesday's contest against Indiana State. UT is 75-11 overall in midweek games under head coach Tony Vitello.
Vols Surpass Century Mark For Homers
With a pair of home runs from Stone Lawless in last Tuesday's midweek win over Northern Kentucky, the Vols reached the 100-homer mark for the fourth consecutive year. Tennessee is just the second SEC program to ever hit 100 or more home runs in four straight seasons, joining LSU, who did so from 1996-99. Currently, the Vols are up to 102 four-baggers this year.
Doyle's Dominance
Liam Doyle is having an All-American caliber junior season for the Vols and has arguably been the most dominant starting pitcher in the country through 12 weeks. Doyle boasts an 8-2 record and a 2.39 ERA in his 13 appearances (12 starts) while leading the country in strikeouts (115) and ranking second in strikeouts per nine innings (15.3). The junior lefty was nearly unhittable in the month of April, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.29 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 28.0 innings pitched over four starts while holding opposing hitters to a .087 average.
OPPONENT SCOUT
Indiana State Sycamores (22-25 | 10-11 MVC)
- 2024 Record: 44-15 (22-5 MVC)
- 2024 Postseason: NCAA Lexington Regional (2-2)
- 2025 MVC Preseason Poll: T-5th
- Highest Ranking: N/A
- Head Coach: Tracy Archuleta
- Overall Record: 744-536 (24th year)
- Record at Indiana State: 22-25 (1st year)
- Preseason All-Conference Selections (0)
ON DECK
The Vols host the #10/11 Vanderbilt Commodores this weekend at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, with game one set for 5:30 p.m. ET Friday on the SEC Network.