No. 20 Tennessee (33-16, 12-12 SEC) will host No. 16 Kentucky (34-13, 14-10 SEC), Friday-Sunday, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Friday’s series opener between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for 6:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+), while game No. 2 will take place at noon EDT on Saturday (SEC Network).

Sunday’s series finale is slated for 1 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Tennessee enters the Kentucky series projected to play in the Winston-Salem Regional of the NCAA Tournament, hosted by Wake Forest.

Wake Forest and Tennessee played an 18-inning fall exhibition on Oct. 9, 2022 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. After 18 innings, Tennessee led 13-9.

Kentucky is projected to host the Lexington Regional.

College baseball bracketology: Week 13 NCAA Tournament regional projections

Below are projected starting pitchers for Tennessee and Kentucky.

Game 1: Friday, May 12

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First pitch: 6:30 p.m. EDT

TV: SEC Network+

Tennessee: RHP Andrew Lindsey (0-2, 3.02 ERA)

Kentucky: RHP Travis Smith (4-1, 3.62 ERA)

Game 2: Saturday, May 13

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First pitch: Noon EDT

TV: SEC Network

Tennessee: RHP Chase Dollander (5-5, 4.26 ERA)

Kentucky: LHP Tyler Bosma (4-3, 5.04 ERA)

Game 3: Sunday, May 14

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First pitch: 1 p.m. EDT

TV: SEC Network+

Tennessee: RHP Drew Beam (6-3, 3.97 ERA)

Kentucky: RHP Zack Lee (4-2, 3.54 ERA)

Story originally appeared on Vols Wire