Evan Russell ties Tennessee's all-time HR mark in action vs. MSU
Todd Helton has some company at the top of Tennessee’s all-time record books.
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Helton has held the Volunteers’ all-time record for home runs since 1995. The longtime MLB star had 38 during his time at Knoxville from 1993-95.
Now, Helton’s home run record has company. Evan Russell tied that mark with his 38th career home run Saturday afternoon.
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Russell tied the mark with his 13th home run of the season in the 5th inning vs. Mississippi State. His shot also made it 7-2, Tennessee.
🚨🚨 Evan Russell has tied the program record in career home runs 🚨🚨
The Vols backstop blasts his 38th career home run and the Volunteers lead 7-2!
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Russell has a 1.055 OPS so far this season. He is also one off of his career-high marks for home runs and RBI (14, 43) set during the 2021 season.
The Volunteers have been a juggernaut all season, particularly with their power stroke. Tennessee continues to add to what is already a program record for home runs in a season.
