NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Top-ranked Tennessee has become the first number one team to win the College World Series since 1999. The Vols faced Texas A&M in Game 3 of the championship series. They lost game one, came back with game two and officially took the title in game three, winning 6 to 5.
Tennessee got the scoring started in the first inning, with Christian Moore driving this pitch to left for a solo home run — and the Vols go up 1 to nothing. That's Moore's 34th of the year.
The Aggies tied it in the 3rd, but UT responded with 2 runs. Dean Curley with a single to left would bring home Hunter Ensley — and the Vols lead 3 to 1.
Zander Seachrist was solid for the Big Orange on the hill. He got 7 strikeouts and allowed just one run in five and one third innings of play.
The Vols clung to a 3 to 1 lead in the 7th — Dylan Dreiling with a deep shot to right. It just cleared the wall for a 2-run homer. He hit a home run in every game of the series, taking home Most Outstanding Player.
Tennessee led 5 to 1, but the Aggies would rally late, trailing 6 to 5 in the bottom of the 9th. Aaron Combs able to get the strikeout.
Tennessee gets the win 6 to 5 for their first team title in over ten years. UT's women's indoor track and field won a national championship in 2009. It's the first MCWS title in program history.
THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS ARE THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! pic.twitter.com/uqtWmOAhlG
— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) June 25, 2024
