Tennessee likely knew it didn’t have much margin for error coming in to this game if it hoped to advance.
But in several key moments, the Vols made costly mistakes, while LSU threw bullpen arm Nate Ackenhausen who finished with a 6 IP, 7 K win in his first start of the season as LSU blanked UT 5-0 and eliminated the Vols from the College World Series.
Tennessee starter Drew Beam gave up a run in the top of the first after LSU’s Dylan Crews kicked the game off with a walk. He made it into scoring position on a passed ball — just a pitch or two after he slipped trying to steal second, and Cal Stark’s throw to first wasn’t placed well enough to get Crews out.