Hunter Ensley’s grand slam caps another run-rule win over Hofstra

A 2-0 start for the Volunteers.

Just like Friday, Tennessee baseball had no issues with Hofstra on game No. 2 of the three-game series on Saturday afternoon. It was another run-rule effort for the Volunteers, who improved to 2-0 on the season.

Marcus Phillips got his first start of the season this afternoon and threw four innings. He would go 55 total pitches, giving up just one hit on the day. Phillips struck out four of the 16 batters he faced.

The Tennessee offense gave him a lead in the second inning, plating two on a fielder’s choice and a wild pitch. Tennessee added four in the next inning — three of which came on a Chris Newstrom double.

Levi Clark homered to left in the fourth, scoring Hunter Ensley and Gavin Kilen. Tennessee’s lead was 9-0 after four innings.

Michael Sharman surrendered the lone run for Hofstra on the afternoon, which was a solo shot.

Hunter Ensley put the cherry on top of the day for Tennessee, blasting a full-count grand slam to put this one to bed. The run rule was in order after five innings, but the Volunteers added five more runs just for fun in the sixth. Blake Grimmer sent a three-run shot over the fence for good measure, and the Volunteers moved to 2-0.

Final Score: Tennessee 18, Hofstra 1

Tennessee will be back in action on Sunday afternoon at 11am ET on SEC Network+.