Chase Dollander tossed 6.2 innings, gave up one earned run and struck out nine, while Jordan Beck, Drew Gilbert and Jorel Ortega each notched RBIs as the Vols beat LSU 5-2 in their second game of the SEC Tournament.
As they’re apt to do, the Vol bats jumped on LSU starter Ty Floyd early. After Seth Stephenson popped up for the first out, Luc Lipcius walked and Beck drove him home when he hammered a triple into the rightfield wall.
Stephenson and Jared Dickey have held down the leadoff spot well this year — both hit for average and get on base, while Stephenson’s speed is constant threat on the base paths — but Lipcius batting second against righties has given Beck, Drew Gilbert and Trey Lipscomb RBI opportunities with his discerning eye.