NASHVILLE – No. 5 Vanderbilt scored a pair of runs in the first inning and then answered every rally with one of its own, defeating No. 15 Kentucky 9-3 on Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Field. UK will look to avoid a sweep on Sunday.
The Wildcats dropped to 30-12 overall and 11-9 in Southeastern Conference play. Vanderbilt continues to set the pace in the league crown race.
The Commodores scored a pair of runs in the first before the Cats got two-out RBI from Emilien Pitre and Hunter Gilliam to tie the score in the third. But Vanderbilt responded with back-to-back two-out solo home runs in its half of the inning to reclaim the lead and never look back.
Outfielder Jackson Gray once again was a bright spot for the Cats. He banged out three hits and demolished a solo home run that left Hawkins Field entirely​. He has 13 hits in his last 21 at bats and has reached base safely in 24 of his last 32 plate appearances.
UK will turn to right-hander Zack Lee on Sunday to try and regain its mojo from earlier this season.
​No. 15 Kentucky Drops Series at No. 5 Vanderbilt – UK Athletics​
The Wildcats dropped to 30-12 overall and 11-9 in Southeastern Conference play. Vanderbilt continues to set the pace in the league crown race.
The Commodores scored a pair of runs in the first before the Cats got two-out RBI from Emilien Pitre and Hunter Gilliam to tie the score in the third. But Vanderbilt responded with back-to-back two-out solo home runs in its half of the inning to reclaim the lead and never look back.
Outfielder Jackson Gray once again was a bright spot for the Cats. He banged out three hits and demolished a solo home run that left Hawkins Field entirely​. He has 13 hits in his last 21 at bats and has reached base safely in 24 of his last 32 plate appearances.
UK will turn to right-hander Zack Lee on Sunday to try and regain its mojo from earlier this season.
​No. 15 Kentucky Drops Series at No. 5 Vanderbilt – UK Athletics​
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