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Tennessee Dominates at Green and Gold Classic, 11-Strikeout Wins

Tennessee's Lady Vols swept the Green and Gold Classic opener, defeating Missouri State 5-0 and UAB 6-1, each game featuring 11 strikeouts from the starting pitchers.

In the first game, Sage Mardjetko pitched a complete game, striking out 11 of 28 batters over 104 pitches, allowing only four hits and three walks as Tennessee beat Missouri State 5-0. Ella Dodge and Makenzie Butt each hit a home run.

The second game saw Karlyn Pickens deliver another complete-game performance, striking out 11 of 25 batters on 100 pitches while Tennessee defeated UAB 6-1. UAB recorded 10 groundouts and one flyout, and Dodge and Butt again homered.