NASHVILLE, Tenn — Top-ranked Tennessee baseball shut the door on its in-state rival on Sunday afternoon.
The Vols took care of Vanderbilt 5-0 in a defensive struggle and claimed the three-game series sweep against the Commodores.
Drew Gilbert's big swing in the fourth inning gave UT its first lead of the game. Gilbert padded the UT advantage with a two-RBI double in the ninth to put the game out of Vandy's reach.
UT freshman pitcher Drew Beam tossed a complete game shutout in the victory. The righty allowed only two hits and struck out four to improve his record to 6-0 this season.
Tennessee (27-1) continued its record streak with its 19th victory in a row. The team is also off to a 9-0 start to SEC play for the first time in program history.
The Vols prepare for a midweek matchup against another in-state foe when they host Lipscomb for a game on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
