Tennessee Baseball Defeats Samford 5-1 to Open Series

The No. 4 Tennessee baseball team continued its strong start to the 2025 season with a 5-1 victory over Samford, showcasing dominant pitching from Liam Doyle, who struck out a career-high 14 batters in just 5.1 innings. The Vols' offense was propelled by home runs from Reese Chapman and Cannon Peebles, coupled with a total of nine walks, highlighting their analytical approach to batting. This matchup marked the first official meeting between Tennessee and Samford, with Tennessee looking to maintain its impressive non-conference record under head coach Tony Vitello, having lost only one regular season non-conference series since 2020. Tennessee's recent success includes a remarkable 124-23 record in non-conference games since 2019 and a perfect 8-1 postseason mark in 2024. The series against Samford is part of Tennessee's strategy to build on its legacy as the defending National Champions. The Vols aim to keep their undefeated streak alive as they head into the weekend series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.