Levi Clark has packed a lot of memories into his short time at Tennessee, but Saturday afternoon could be hard to top.
No. 2 Tennessee (7-0) won its second series sweep during the 2025 baseball season on Sunday. The Vols defeated Samford (3-4), 11-1 in seven innings, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.
Bases were loaded for Tennessee when Tony Vitello called on Clark to pinch-hit for the Vols. With a 3-1 count, Clark hit a grand slam in his only at-bat to give Tennessee a four-run lead entering the ninth inning.
Tennessee improved to 11-0 to start its 2025 baseball season. The Vols ended last week by winning three games in the Astros Foundation College Classic against Oklahoma State, Rice and Arizona. Eighth-year head coach Tony Vitello discussed Tennessee sweeping three games at Daikin Park in Houston,
Tennessee baseball opened the season as a top-5 team before rocketing to No. 1 with an unbeaten start. The Vols won the national title last season.