In an intense baseball game in Omaha, Nebraska, Christian Moore played a crucial role in the Tennessee team’s comeback. Down by two runs with two outs in the ninth inning, Moore faced his final strike. However, he managed to hit a double to the left-field corner. Blake Burke then came through with a two-run single after a seven-pitch at-bat, showcasing Tennessee’s postseason magic at the College World Series.
Dylan Dreiling sealed the deal with a single to center, securing a walk-off win for the Vols against Florida State. This thrilling victory marked the team’s entry into the College World Series, where they will face North Carolina on Sunday at Charles Schwab Field. UNC emerged victorious in their opener against Virginia.
Throughout the game, Moore was a standout player for Tennessee, going 5-for-6 with a cycle and four extra-base hits. His performance, including hitting a 440-foot homer in the seventh inning, made College World Series history. Moore’s cycle was only the sixth in Tennessee’s history, with the last one occurring in 1956.
Tennessee’s ninth-inning rally was a key moment in the game. Trailing by three runs, Kavares Tears kickstarted the comeback with a triple off the wall, followed by a sacrifice fly from Dean Curley. The team battled through full-count situations, with Cannon Peebles drawing a walk and Moore and Burke coming up big with clutch hits to tie the game.
As the Vols celebrate their thrilling victory, they look ahead to the challenges that lie ahead in the College World Series. With Moore’s historic performance and the team’s resilience on display, Tennessee is poised to continue their postseason success in Omaha.