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Karlyn Pickens, the starting pitcher, pitched 6.1 innings without giving up any hits, so that was all the offense she needed. The right-hander won her 17th game and shut out the opposition while recording seven strikeouts and allowing just one free pass.
This season, Pickens has thrown 13 complete games and 10 shutouts.
It is only the second time in program history that the Lady Vols have blanked the Tide in back-to-back games. Additionally, UT has defeated Alabama five times in a row, marking the Big Orange’s best winning streak since the series’ start in 1997.
Jocelyn Briski got the start in the circle for Alabama (31-14, 8-12 SEC). For the Crimson Tide, the right-hander pitched a complete game while giving up two strikeouts and scattering seven hits. She gave up one and two runs.
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – The third-ranked Lady Vols shut out No. 17 Alabama 2-0 at Rhoads Stadium on Saturday night, setting a franchise record and winning their eighth consecutive conference series.
After winning game two, Tennessee (37-8, 16-4 SEC) won the series for the third time ever in Tuscaloosa. Additionally, the Lady Vols have won the most SEC series in program history—15 out of the last 16 series.
Destiny Rodriguez drove in the first run for the Lady Vols in the second inning. After going 3-for-3 at the plate, the sophomore infielder drove Taylor Pannell from second base with an RBI single through the middle of the diamond.
With her 10th home run of the season, a solo shot, Rylie West supplied the insurance.
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