No. 12 Tennessee (39-11, 15-10 SEC) opened its final Southeastern Conference home series Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols defeated No. 10 Vanderbilt (34-16, 14-11 SEC), 3-2. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Liam Doyle (9-2) started for Tennessee and pitched seven innings. He totaled 12 strikeouts and 100 pitches, including 71 strikes, against 24 batters. Doyle allowed three hits, zero walks, zero runs, four fly outs, four ground outs and hit one batter.
Tanner Franklin relieved Doyle in the eighth inning. He pitched one inning and recorded one strikeout.