Kentucky holds off Florida 7-5 in Sunday series finale

[Matt Dillon]

No. 4 Kentucky held off Florida 7-5 in 10 innings in the series finale on Sunday, securing a first-round bye in the upcoming SEC Tournament. Kentucky improves to 33-0 when leading after the seventh inning and is now 3-1 in extra-inning games this season.

The Cats gave up a ninth-inning lead for the second time in the series, but scored four runs in the 10th inning to secure the victory.

With the win, Kentucky improves to 37-11 (20-7), tying its program record for conference wins in a season (20). Whether Tennessee wins or loses its series finale against Vanderbilt on Sunday, Kentucky will remain tied/solely atop the SEC with just three games to go.

The Bat Cats will be back in action on Tuesday when they host Wright State at Kentucky Proud Park in their final midweek game of the season. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST.

Kentucky holds off Florida 7-5 in Sunday series finale (on3.com)​

[Lighthouse]

I watched this game and Mason Moore out pitched Florida's ace but I thought he was left in a couple batters to long. We had a 3-0 lead through 6 and our bullpen got behind in the count and Florida started hitting. Finally, we put in a freshman lefty and he shut the door, CATS WIN!!!

[TrueblueCATfan]

Way to go BATCATS

[SBCatMan]

Like basketball, it has been a FUN season. But, also like basketball, we had better find a way to keep the other guys from scoring. Pitching is not good. Walks, hit batters, home run balls. Let’s hope that improves.

[Catsrock]

I watched this game and Mason Moore out pitched Florida's ace but I thought he was left in a couple batters to long. We had a 3-0 lead through 6 and our bullpen got behind in the count and Florida started hitting. Finally, we put in a freshman lefty and he shut the door, CATS WIN!!!

Coach should have recognized 104 pitches was enough for Mason. I told my dad when he left him in we’d pay for it. Sure enough—2 run double. But like you said—good win, great series win. Bring on the Vandy boys next weekend.

[Catsrock]

Tonight’s game canceled. Probably for the best with the Vandy series starting Thursday. May need every one of the arms available. Huge opportunity to win the conference outright

[Catsrock]

Took the 1st one from Vandy tonight 10-5. Go Cats!