Kentucky jumped out to an early lead Friday night but was outscored 8-0 over the final eight innings, dropping the series opener to No. 4 Tennessee 8-2. Following the loss, the ‘Cats fall to 20-15 (6-10) on the season and sit in 12th place in the SEC.
Five Wildcat batters notched a hit, but none recorded two or more. Two of its five hits were extra-base hits, courtesy of a Devin Burkes two-run home run and a James McCoy double. Kentucky however was held to just one hit over the final 7 2/3 innings.
Friday night’s game was Kentucky’s first in its last eight to not be contested between three or less runs. After going just 5-32 at the plate as a team, Kentucky’s overall batting average is now down to a lowly .271 (T-178th in NCAA).
Kentucky falls to hard-hitting No. 4 Tennessee 8-2 in series opener​
Five Wildcat batters notched a hit, but none recorded two or more. Two of its five hits were extra-base hits, courtesy of a Devin Burkes two-run home run and a James McCoy double. Kentucky however was held to just one hit over the final 7 2/3 innings.
Friday night’s game was Kentucky’s first in its last eight to not be contested between three or less runs. After going just 5-32 at the plate as a team, Kentucky’s overall batting average is now down to a lowly .271 (T-178th in NCAA).
Kentucky falls to hard-hitting No. 4 Tennessee 8-2 in series opener​
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