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Tennessee two-way star strikes out side in Kent State debut
Blaine Brown emerges as key player for Vols as they prepare for weekend series against Kent State
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Blaine Brown, a rising star on the Tennessee baseball team, made his pitching debut against Kent State this week and struck out the side. The Vols are still deciding how best to utilize Brown's two-way talents as they get ready to host Kent State in a three-game series starting on Friday, February 20.
Why it matters
Brown's impressive debut on the mound highlights his potential as a two-way player for Tennessee, which could be a valuable asset as the Vols take on a Kent State team picked to win the MAC conference. The matchup between these two programs will be an early-season test for both squads.
The details
In his first appearance on the mound for Tennessee, Blaine Brown struck out all three batters he faced against Kent State. The Vols' coaching staff is still determining the best way to deploy Brown, who has also shown promise as a hitter, as they prepare for their upcoming series against the Golden Flashes.
- Blaine Brown made his pitching debut for Tennessee on Wednesday, February 18.
- Tennessee will host Kent State in a three-game series starting on Friday, February 20.
The players
Blaine Brown
A rising two-way star on the Tennessee baseball team who recently made an impressive pitching debut against Kent State.
Tennessee Volunteers
The baseball team from the University of Tennessee, which is preparing to host Kent State in a three-game series.
Kent State Golden Flashes
The baseball team from Kent State University, which is picked to win the MAC conference and will face Tennessee in an early-season matchup.
What’s next
Tennessee's coaching staff will continue to evaluate how best to utilize Blaine Brown's two-way talents as the Vols prepare to host Kent State in a three-game series starting on February 20.
The takeaway
Blaine Brown's impressive pitching debut against Kent State showcases his potential as a valuable two-way player for Tennessee, which could be a key factor as the Vols take on a Kent State team picked to win their conference in an early-season matchup.
