Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens exits game with apparent injury
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Key Points:
- Karlyn Pickens, two-time SEC Pitcher of the Year and top-ranked pitcher, left Tennessee's game against Belmont due to an apparent throwing shoulder injury in the second inning.
- After experiencing discomfort, Pickens was replaced by Sage Mardjetko, and Tennessee narrowly won the game 1-0.
- Tennessee’s head coach Karen Weekly noted uncertainty about the severity of the injury but emphasized focusing on coaching the game.
- The team released a statement confirming Pickens suffered an arm strain and is currently listed as day-to-day.
- Tennessee’s strong pitching staff, including Mardjetko and Erin Nuwer, provides depth as SEC play begins, though Pickens’ health is critical to their national title aspirations
