Tennessee Defeats Alabama 15-10 to Advance in SEC Baseball Tournament

Alabama's baseball team was eliminated from the SEC Tournament after a 15-10 loss to Tennessee in a high-scoring game where the Vols hit a season-high 20 hits. Despite Alabama taking a brief 6-5 lead in the fifth inning, Tennessee responded with 10 unanswered runs, overpowering the Crimson Tide's efforts. Richie Bonomolo Jr. led Alabama offensively with multiple doubles and four RBIs, but pitching struggles, including a short outing by starter Aeden Finateri, hampered Alabama's chances. Tennessee's offense was relentless, with key contributions from Gavin Kilen and Cannon Peebles, helping the Vols advance to face top-seeded Texas in the next round. Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn acknowledged the team's fight but noted the difficulty in containing Tennessee's potent offense. Alabama, now 41-16, awaits the NCAA Tournament bids and hopes to host a regional despite the SEC exit, while Auburn is set to host a regional and potentially a Super Regional.