Who is pitching for Tennessee today? All eyes on Volunteers in 2024 College World Series Finals Game 2 - June 23

The Tennessee Volunteers take on the Texas A&M Aggies in Game 2 of the 2024 College World Series finals on Sunday. The highly anticipated matchup will begin at 2 p.m. EDT at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Tennessee lost 9-5 against Texas A&M in Game 1 of the CWS finals on Saturday and needs a win on Sunday to force a Game 3.

Tennessee's starting pitcher today

NCAA Baseball: College World Series-North Carolina v Tennessee (Image Credits: IMAGN)

Drew Beam will start as Tennessee's pitcher against Texas A&M on Sunday, the Vols have announced. Beam has been one of the most important players on Tennessee's squad this season and has racked up a 9-2 record thus far. The right-hander has recorded 92 strikeouts and 25 walks across 98.1 innings pitched at a 4.30 ERA.

Since Tennessee needs to win to keep alive its hopes of winning the national title, Beam will be under some pressure. After losing Game 1 of the College World Series finals, Tennessee coach Tony Vitello urged his team to improve in certain areas while speaking to reporters.

"I think we can definitely play better," Vitello said. "You go through the season and you welcome competition for a reason; it will make you better in a few different ways.

"You find out different ways to respond, and you can either get frustrated that tonight went the way that it did, or you can get more determined. And we've got guys that have done that a lot in the past where determination kicks up, play kicks up."

College World Series finals 2024: How to watch Tennessee vs. Texas A&M Game 2?

The CWS finals Game 2 clash between the No. 1 seed Tennessee (58-13) and the No. 2 seed Texas A&M (53-13) will be broadcast live on ABC. Fans can livestream the matchup on ESPN+ and Fubo.

• Date: Sunday, June 23
• Time: 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. CT)
• Venue: Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska
• TV Channel: ABC

The Vols took down Florida State 12-11 in their opening game of the College World Series and then beat UNC 6-1 last Sunday. Tennessee booked its place in the CWS finals with a 7-2 win over FSU on Wednesday.

The Vols need to beat Texas A&M twice in two days to win the national championship. They lost Game 1 of the CWS finals on Saturday and could finish as runners-up for the NCAA title if they lose Game 2 on Sunday.