University of Tennessee Athletics Kuhns' Record-Setting Night Leads Vols Past #3/4 Texas in Series Opener KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee baseball team delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, defeating No. 3/4 Texas 5-1 in the opening game of its final SEC home series of the season. The Volunteers, ranked 33rd in the nation, showcased their dominance on the mound and their ability to capitalize on key offensive opportunities, overcoming a resilient Texas squad. Sophomore right-hander Tegan Kuhns was the standout performer, setting a school record with 15 strikeouts in a single game and tying the SEC single-game strikeout mark set by LSU’s Casan Evans earlier this season. Kuhns’ effort, which also matched the program’s highest strikeout total since June 2005, was instrumental in securing the victory. The game began with Tennessee asserting its dominance early. Designated hitter Trent Grindlinger opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a double to left center, plating Blake Grimmer from second after he reached on an infield single. The Volunteers extended their lead in the second inning, with Levi Clark advancing from first to third on a double down the left-field line by Manny Marin. An error by the left fielder allowed Clark to score, making it 3-0. Marin later came in to score on a wild pitch, increasing the Vols’ advantage to 4-0. Texas, however, did not go quietly. The Longhorns (36-11, 15-9 SEC) mounted a threat in the top of the seventh inning with back-to-back two-out singles. After a mound visit from head coach Josh Elander, Kuhns responded with a dominant strikeout of Casey Borba, his 15th of the game, sending the Lindsey Nelson Stadium crowd into a frenzy. The Vols capitalized on the momentum, adding two runs in the bottom of the seventh.#texas #university_of_tennessee #tegan_kuhns #lindsey_nelson_stadium #josh_elander
