It didn't take long for the Volunteers to jump out to a big lead over over-powered Hofstra as they continued where they left off as defending national champs in

Tennessee baseball moved the game times for the final two games of its season-opening series against Hofstra. The Vols will play at 2 p.m. ET Saturday and 11 a.m. ET Sunday. The games were originally scheduled for 4 p.m. and noon, respectively. Tennessee did not immediately give a reason for moving the game times.

Friday marked the first meeting between Tennessee and Hofstra all time. The Vols also improved to 78-36-2 in season openers and 4-1 in home season openers under head coach Tony Vitello. Vitello is 6-2 on opening day at Tennessee since 2018. The Vols have recorded four shutout wins on opening day under the eighth-year head coach.

Tennessee is set to take the mound against Hofstra in their first regular season series The Tennessee Volunteers are finally set to return to baseball after winning their first national championship last season.

Liam Doyle struck out 11 in five innings in his Tennessee baseball debut. The Vols beat Hofstra in their season opener at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Liam Doyle struck out 11 in five innings against Hofstra on Friday in Tennessee baseball's 15-0 win. Any casual fan knows the Dodgers cleaned up this offseason while the Angels mostly engaged in dumpster diving.

Transfer pitcher Liam Doyle made his Tennessee debut against Hofstra. He started and pitched five innings, recording 11 strikeouts and allowed one hit. The Ole Miss transfer did not allow a run or a walk.