Tennessee will play in the College World Series finals for the first time in the modern era after it knocked out Florida State with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday to win its bracket.
OMAHA, Neb. --
Tennessee left no doubt about the outcome in the rematch while completing a three-game sweep through bracket play. FSU coach Link Jarrett started freshman John Abraham instead of ace Jamie Arnold, who pitched Friday and would have been coming off four days' rest. Abraham was making his first start since April 9 and third of the season. He struggled with his control and faced only five batters before getting pulled with one out.
That brought on Kirby Connell, known as"Vollie Fingers" for wearing a handlebar mustache similar to the one made famous by Hall of Fame reliever Rollie Fingers. Connell allowed one hit before turning things over to closer Nate Snead in the ninth.
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