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Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell celebrates after hitting a grand slam during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell celebrates after hitting a grand slam during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee warms up on the field before a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee warms up on the field before a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee outfielder Kiki Milloy slides safely to second base during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee outfielder Kiki Milloy slides safely to second base during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee players huddle on the mound before a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee players huddle on the mound before a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee first baseman Zaida Puni dives to catch a foul ball during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee first baseman Zaida Puni dives to catch a foul ball during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee’s Giulia Koutsoyanopulos (27) is tagged out at second during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee’s Giulia Koutsoyanopulos (27) is tagged out at second during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee pitcher Payton Gottshall during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee pitcher Payton Gottshall during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Infielder Bella Faw runs safely through home plate during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Infielder Bella Faw runs safely through home plate during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee outfielder Gabby Leach warms up before a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee outfielder Gabby Leach warms up before a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Smokey greets fans during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Smokey greets fans during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell runs to first during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell runs to first during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee’s dugout reacts to a homer hit by infielder Bella Faw during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee’s dugout reacts to a homer hit by infielder Bella Faw during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Missouri infielder Maddie Gallagher (1) runs home during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Missouri infielder Maddie Gallagher (1) runs home during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Fans celebrate Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell’s grand slam during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fans celebrate Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell’s grand slam during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee infielder Taylor Pannell runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee pitcher Payton Gottshall pitches during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee pitcher Payton Gottshall pitches during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Missouri pitcher Cierra Harrison (17) on the mound during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Missouri pitcher Cierra Harrison (17) on the mound during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Teammate Gabby Leach presents Bella Faw with a bat after her home run during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Teammate Gabby Leach presents Bella Faw with a bat after her home run during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Tennessee pitcher Payton Gottshall celebrates on the mound during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tennessee pitcher Payton Gottshall celebrates on the mound during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Missouri infielder Maddie Gallagher (1) runs the bases after hitting a home run during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Missouri infielder Maddie Gallagher (1) runs the bases after hitting a home run during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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