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Lady Vols Pitch First Ball for Savannah Bananas!
24 May
Summary
- Tennessee Lady Vols celebrated their WCWS trip with the Savannah Bananas.
- Pitcher Karlyn Pickens threw a ceremonial first pitch at Neyland Stadium.
- The team heads to the Women's College World Series for the third time.
The Tennessee Lady Vols softball team held a celebratory event at Neyland Stadium on May 23, embracing their upcoming trip to the Women's College World Series as special guests of the Savannah Bananas. Pitcher Karlyn Pickens engaged the crowd by throwing a ceremonial first pitch.
Her high-energy toss was met with a humorous reaction from the umpire. The Lady Vols, fresh off defeating Georgia in the NCAA super regional on May 22, received a warm ovation from the packed stadium.
This appearance in the Women's College World Series will be the third for the team in the past four seasons. They are set to begin their double-elimination bracket play in Oklahoma City on May 28, facing the winner of the Texas and Arizona State game.
