WATCH: Vitello, Rucker & Russell Postgame after 15-6 win over LSU to earn trip to CWS

Vols HC Tony Vitello, #B Jake Rucker & LF Evan Russell / Credit: UT Athletics

WATCH: Vitello, Rucker & Russell Postgame after 15-6 win over LSU to earn trip to CWS

Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello, third baseman Jake Rucker and left fielder Evan Russell spoke to the media in the postgame after the Volunteers defeated the LSU Tigers 15-6 in Game 2 to win the Knoxville Super Regional and advance to the program’s first College World Series berth since 2005. Video courtesy of UT Athletics.

Vols HC Tony Vitello, #B Jake Rucker & LF Evan Russell / Credit: UT Athletics

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Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

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