Kentucky downs No. 17 Oklahoma 8-5 to clinch crucial series victory

[Matt Dillon]

Kentucky took care of business on Senior Day, downing No. 17 Oklahoma 8-5 on Saturday to win its fourth SEC series of the season. The ‘Cats improve to 27-20 (12-14) and creep ever so closer to clinching a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

If the season ended today, Kentucky would be a No. 12 seed in the SEC Tournament.

Just three different ‘Cats notched a hit, but four different players were responsible for an RBI. Freshman right fielder Ryan Schwartz enjoyed a career day at the plate, as he went 3-3 with a single, a double, a triple and four RBI. He was a home run short of the cycle.

Senior right-hander Nic McCay made his 13th start of the season on Saturday and allowed six hits and five earned runs with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings of work. Two of his five earned runs scored following his departure. His ERA rose to 4.06 on the season, which ranks 19th in the SEC.

Kentucky downs No. 17 Oklahoma 8-5 to clinch crucial series victory​

[CATHYnKY]

Way to go Cats! I was clapping at the store I was in!

[Lighthouse]

I watched most of the game and our pitching was much better. Oklahoma had trouble throwing strikes and we had some timely hits. GO CATS!!!

[Matt Dillon]

Get the brooms out today.

[Lighthouse]

SWEEP EM CATS!!!

[CATHYnKY]

After back to back home runs, Cats up 5-2. Bottom of the 4th

[CATHYnKY]

Brooms used!