Vols defeat Kent State on Tyler Myatt’s walk-off home run

Vols defeat Kent State on Tyler Myatt’s walk-off home run

No. 15 Tennessee (5-0) defeated Kent State (3-2) Friday, 4-3, in game No. 1 of a three-game nonconference sequence at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The Vols gained the game in the ninth inning when Tyler Myatt hit a pinch-hit walk-off solo home run.

Advertisement

Jay Abernathy also hit a two-run home run in the sequence opener against the Golden Flashes, giving the Vols a, 3-1 lead in the sixth inning. The Vols scored three runs in the sixth inning as Manny Marin recorded a RBI on a sacrifice fly, tying the contest, 1-1.

Kent State led, 1-0, in the fourth inning after Luke Matthews hit a RBI single. The Golden Flashes also scored in the eighth and ninth innings.

Abernathy went 1-for-3. He recorded two RBIs and scored one run, while Reese Chapman went 2-for-4. He hit one double and scored one run.

Brady Frederick (1-0) pitched 0.2 innings of scoreless reduction for the Vols. He totaled six pitches, including six strikes.

Advertisement

Tegan Kuhns began and pitched 5.2 innings for Tennessee. He allowed one hit, one run and three walks, while recording 4 strikeouts. Kuhns totaled 91 pitches, including 52 strikes.

Brayden Krenzel pitched two innings for Tennessee. He allowed one run and one hit, while recording 5 strikeouts. He totaled 34 pitches, including 23 strikes. Mark Hindy and Bo Rhudy also appeared in reduction for the Vols.

Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (previously Twitter).

This article initially appeared on Vols Wire: Tyler Myatt’s walk-off home run lifts Vols past Kent State

Do you want sports activities? Stay informed with the latest in sports activities. At
TheGossipBlogger.com,
we cowl breaking news, match outcomes, athlete updates, and key developments from major leagues and competitions worldwide.

From soccer, basketball, and tennis to global tournaments and local games, our reporting highlights the performances, information, and rivalries shaping today’s sporting panorama.

Beyond scores and outcomes, we also share analysis, exclusive interviews, training insights, and tales from behind the scenes — providing you with a whole view of the action.

Bookmark
Sports
and check back usually for correct, well-curated updates that maintain you linked to the athletes and occasions making headlines.