Context:

Tennessee and Vanderbilt are set to face off in a crucial three-game college baseball series, with both teams sharing a 14-9 conference record and tied for fifth place in the SEC standings. This series is significant as it comes just before postseason play, with both teams needing a boost. Vanderbilt, ranked 11th, has won four of its last six games, and infielder Riley Nelson is expected to lead their offense against Tennessee's strong pitching lineup. Tennessee's ace, Liam Doyle, who has a 2.39 ERA and 115 strikeouts in 67.2 innings, will be pivotal for the Volunteers, despite the team losing their last three SEC series. The games will be broadcast on the SEC Network and ESPN2, with live streaming available on Fubo, offering fans multiple viewing options for the weekend series in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dive Deeper:

• Tennessee and Vanderbilt will compete in a pivotal three-game series with both teams sharing a 14-9 record in the SEC standings, making it crucial as postseason play approaches.

• Vanderbilt, ranked 11th with a 34-15 record, has regained momentum after a three-game losing streak, winning four of their last six games, with infielder Riley Nelson leading their offensive charge.

• Tennessee, ranked 15th, relies on ace pitcher Liam Doyle, who boasts a 2.39 ERA and has accumulated 115 strikeouts over 67.2 innings, providing a formidable challenge for the Commodores.

• Despite a strong season, Tennessee has faced setbacks, losing their last three SEC series against Kentucky, LSU, and Auburn, but they hold a strong recent record against Vanderbilt with 10 wins in the last 12 encounters.

• The three-game series, crucial for both teams' standing in the conference, will be held at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will be broadcast on SEC Network and ESPN2, with Fubo offering live streaming services.

• Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, providing an opportunity for viewers to stream games live alongside other major channels like ESPN, ABC, and CBS without a cable subscription.

• Jared Greenspan, a contributing writer for The Sporting News, provides coverage of the series, bringing experience from covering University of Michigan sports and working for the New York Post.

• In-state foes meet in a pivotal three-game series this week as Tennessee hosts Vanderbilt in a college baseball showdown.

• With postseason play right around the corner, the Volunteers and Commodores are tied for fifth in the SEC standings with identical 14-9 records in conference play. Both teams could use a boost in the penultimate weekend of regular-season play.

• Eleventh-ranked Vanderbilt (34-15) is 4-2 in its last six games, righting the ship after a three-game losing streak. Infielder Riley Nelson (team-high .361 batting average) will lead the Commodores' lineup against a stalwart Tennessee pitching staff. 

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