Blake Burke makes program history in Vols’ commanding win over Auburn 12-2

Chris Day/Jackson Sun / USA TODAY NETWORKIt was as close to a perfect day for the Tennessee Volunteers down on the plains as they could have hoped for.

The Vols swatted 6 home runs, Drew Beam was dominant on the mound for 7 innings, and Tennessee downed Auburn 12-2 in a shortened game (mercy rule) to even the series heading into Sunday.

The Vols got on the scoreboard in an emphatic way in the second inning. Dalton Bargo kicked off the scoring with a home run to left. The Vols would get three of their next four hitters on base before Christian Moore unloaded them with a grand slam over the wall in right center for a commanding 5-0 lead.

That would be more than enough for Beam, who allowed 2…