Marin’s Six RBIs Power Tennessee Past UNC Asheville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Manny Marin homered and drove in six runs as Tennessee routed UNC Asheville 11-1 on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Volunteers broke open a close game with a five-run seventh inning, capped by Marin’s grand slam. The shortstop finished 2 for 4. Garrett Wright added an RBI double for Tennessee.
The Bulldogs scored an unearned run in the seventh. Starter Garrett Crum took the loss for UNC Asheville, allowing five earned runs over 6 1/3 innings despite not allowing a hit until the sixth.
Five Tennessee relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings after starter Taylor Tracey worked two frames. The Volunteers improved to 25-12, while the Bulldogs fell to 16-21.