Evan Blanco will start Tennessee baseball’s first NCAA Tournament game
Tennessee baseball coach Josh Elander announced that Evan Blanco will be the starting pitcher for the Vols' first NCAA Tournament game against East Carolina. The game is scheduled for May 29 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Senior outfielder Reese Chapman will also be available for the tournament after recovering from an injury.
- ▪Evan Blanco has a record of 7-4 with a 4.94 ERA and will make his 16th start of the season.
- ▪The No. 25 Vols are set to face the third-seeded Pirates as the No. 2 seed in the Chapel Hill Regional.
- ▪Coach Josh Elander emphasized Blanco's maturity and experience in postseason play as key factors in the decision to start him.
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