ATHENS Georgia Baseball traveled to Knoxville to play three games against SEC East Division champion Tennessee.
We know it’s going to be a hostile atmosphere, said Connor Tate from UGA, a junior who leads the team at.354 batting average.
He said that he feels like he plays better when everyone is involved in the game and there’s a lot more pressure on him. We need to relax and get the job done.
The No. 22-ranked Bulldogs (32-16; 13-11 SEC) seek to silence the most talked about crowd in collegiate ball and take down the No. Georgia could host an NCAA regional by hosting the No. 1 team.
The Vols (43-6, 20, 4-) won’t have it easy. They boast a staggering 31-2 home record, the best Team ERA (2.26), and Ben Joyce, a flame-throwing reliever, and his 105.5 mph fastball.
Tennessee is more than just a talented player. She also has a unique attitude and relishes the chance to intimidate others.
Evan Russell, outfielder, stated this week that he doesn’t think anyone, not even our fan base, is afraid to be the villains. News-SentinelMike Wilson wrote the article last season
I think what makes this place so special is the way that our players and coaches enjoy fighting and the close games. We enjoy the competition.
Scott Stricklin, Georgia coach, sees the talent beyond all of this.
Stricklin stated that they have power arm after powerarm, and then you look at their lineup and see that they are older than a lot of people. They have a full lineup and a loaded pitching staff. They know they will win every game.
The three-game series begins at 7 p.m. Thursday (TV: ESPNU), with games at 5:30 p.m. Friday (SEC Network) or 1 p.m. Saturday (SEC Network+).
The Lindsey Nelson Stadium is now sold out. Standing room tickets can be purchased 90 minutes prior to each game.
After Kentucky’s win last weekend in Lexington, a raucous Big Orange crowd will be eager for the Vols to return to winning ways.
Stricklin said that the fans are always there to support you. He was asked to describe the Lindsey Nelson Stadium atmosphere. It will be a loud crowd, it’s all field turf, and the ball will travel a little faster off the turf.
The Crowds are full of energy and enthusiasm, and it is a great atmosphere for the team. It’s a great atmosphere and it’s a home-field advantage.
Tony Vitello, Tennessee baseball coach, has quickly become one the most prominent names in the sport. He turned around the once-discredited UT program and is sometimes a spectacle.
Vitello, who is in his fifth year in Knoxville was suspended for four games earlier this season for chest-bumping an umpire.
Tennessee players are known for their high energy and animated play.
Cole Tate (Connor Tates twin) said that’s been the nature the Vols program.
Cole Tate stated that they have always been a positive team and will always play to the hype. If we can stay true to ourselves and move forward, I believe we have a good chance of winning.
Stricklin knows the details and has seen it before. He understands why Tennessee baseball works as it does and how it does it with such efficiency.
They play with a lot confidence and that is a good thing. They play with a lot energy and a chip in their shoulders. The only thing you can do to help them is to give them energy back.
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