3B, Andrew Fischer
Tennessee fans caught a glimpse of what the Ole Miss transfer has done all fall long while transitioning to Knoxville: crush home runs. Fischer ignited the UT faithful in attendance when he launched a long solo home run over the right field seats. It was one of two hits on the night for Fischer to go along with a walk and two runs scored.
“It was electric,” Vitello said following the exhibition. “We’ve kind of lived this deal a few times where it’s a neutral site, it’s not really a home game but it’s supposed to be a home game and all the Vol fans are here. I think the guys feel pressure to provide entertainment instead of just play ball. That’s kind of been the vibe I’ve had before. But tonight, the guys were pretty even killed and it was fortunate there were fireworks in the air in the first inning with Dean (Curley) and Liam throwing the ball the way he did, and of course Fisch’s home run.”
Vitello was just as pleased with how Fischer played defense over at the hot corner throughout the night.
“That one inning where he made two plays was outstanding,” Vitello said. “There were two plays in one inning that were not easy, and not only did he make them, but he kind of made it look like a pro making them. So I think he had like a two-day patch, where it wasn’t great over there, but every other day has been really encouraging.”
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