Tennessee Hosts NCAA Baseball Regional Amid Rainy Forecast

Knoxville, Tennessee – For the fourth time in five seasons, Knoxville is set to host a regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The University of Tennessee, boasting a record of 43-16 overall and 16-14 in Southeastern Conference play, earned a No. 14 national seed.

Despite struggles towards the end of the season, the Volunteers secured their hosting rights with a strong performance in Hoover. They will kick off the tournament against Miami (Ohio), which enters as the No. 4 seed.

Miami (OH) features MAC Pitcher of the Year Cooper Katskee, posing a challenge for Tennessee on Friday night. The region also includes Cincinnati, which is the No. 3 seed after receiving an at-large bid from the Big 12. Wake Forest, an ACC at-large team, is the No. 2 seed.

The schedule begins on Friday, May 30, with the following results: Game 1 – Cincinnati defeated Wake Forest 11-6, while Game 2 saw Tennessee triumph over Miami (OH) with a score of 9-2.

On Saturday, May 31, Game 3 had Wake Forest narrowly beating Miami (OH) 14-13, leading to Miami’s elimination. Game 4 had Tennessee besting Cincinnati 10-6.

Looking ahead, Game 5 will feature Cincinnati facing Wake Forest at noon ET on Sunday, June 1. The winner of this match will then meet Tennessee at 6 p.m. ET.

However, rain is expected in Knoxville throughout the weekend, bringing uncertainties to the game times. Forecasts predict highs around 70 degrees on Friday with a 61 percent chance of rain, decreasing to 41 percent on Saturday at 79 degrees and 40 percent on Sunday at 77 degrees. Fans are advised to stay tuned for updates regarding any changes to the schedule.