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Tennessee baseball hits thrilling walk-off grand slam to beat Wright State 9-8 in NCAA Regional

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Kids growing up playing baseball dream of a night like Drew Gilbert just had.

The No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers edged past Wright State 9-8 Friday night in the opening game of the NCAA Regional Tournament from Knoxville. Gilbert, the sophomore center fielder, hit a walk-off grand slam that sent Lindsey Nelson Stadium into a wild celebration. It wasn’t just a home run; it was a bomb.

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In addition to one of the greatest home runs you’ll see, Gilbert had one of the best bat flips you’ll see, too.

Wright State proved to be a tough No. 4 seed for the Vols, as it hit 5 home runs of its own against Tennessee, but Tennessee, like it has done all season, found a way to win it, thanks to Gilbert. The Vols were able to load the bases ahead of Gilbert, who delivered the knockout blow. There aren’t many better ways to win a baseball game.

The Raiders had won 21 of its last 23 games entering the game against Tennessee. The Raiders fell to 45-17 on the season.

Following the thrilling win, Tennessee advances in the winner’s bracket to play Liberty Saturday at 6:00 p.m. ET, while the dangerous Wright State team falls to the loser’s bracket and will face Duke Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET.

SDS Staff

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