Hunter Ensley started in center field and was third in Tennessee’s lineup on Friday to open a three-game series against No. 10 Vanderbilt (34-16, 14-11 SEC). No. 12 Tennessee (39-11, 15-10 SEC) defeated the Commodores, 3-2, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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Ensley went 2-for-4 on Friday, including one double, and scored one run. He scored a run in the sixth inning, sliding to home plate. In the seventh inning, Colin Barczi hit a fly ball to center field and Ensley jumped at the wall to prevent a base hit.
Following Ensley’s performance in the series opener for Tennessee against Vanderbilt, Vols Wire looks at social media reaction and is listed below.
Saturday’s game No. 2 is scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT, while first pitch for Sunday’s series finale will take place at 3 p.m. EDT. Both contests will be televised by ESPN2.
Hunter Ensley’s catch at the wall
HUNTER FREAKING ENSLEY!
📺 https://t.co/n1C4EpLXu1 (SECN)#GBO // #OTH // #BeatVandypic.twitter.com/aBwRO5pXqA
— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) May 9, 2025
Hunter Ensley’s slide at home plate
SAFE! Call is upheld after replay!
📺 https://t.co/n1C4EpLXu1 (SECN)#GBO // #OTH // #BeatVandypic.twitter.com/iwLgPh584W
— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) May 9, 2025
Andrew Fischer
hunter ensley is the name. @HunterEnsley
— Andrew Fischer (@sirfischer3) May 10, 2025
Ron Slay
Aight Hunter Ensley just out here making EVERYTHING look routine!!! Hunt big fella!!!! Air Traffic Controller!!! #GoVols ⚾️🍊⚾️🍊⚾️🍊 pic.twitter.com/HHLhqtao4y
— Ron Slay (@TheRonSlay) May 10, 2025
Hunter Ensley at bat
Loud cheers for Hunter Ensley as he steps to the plate! pic.twitter.com/wLhP7NVw4a
— Paige Dauer (@PaigeDauerFDP) May 10, 2025
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