Kentucky closed out its 2025 home campaign Tuesday night with a 6-1 win over in-state rival Northern Kentucky. The ‘Cats improved to 29-20 on the season are now just one win away from four consecutive 30-win seasons (first time since 2015-2018).
With the win, Kentucky is now 14-2 all-time against Northern Kentucky and officially went 4-3 against in-state teams this season. It secured wins over Morehead State, Eastern Kentucky, Louisville and Northern Kentucky while losing to Louisville, Murray State and Western Kentucky.
The ‘Cats are also now 4-4 in home finales in the Nick Mingione era (excluding 2020).
Kentucky’s offense was somewhat quiet in the win, as it hit for just a .241 average (7-29) on the night. Kyuss Gargett was the lone ‘Cat with multiple hits, and he also drove in a team-high two RBIs in the eighth inning. Freshman Ryan Schwartz however had a game to remember, as he belted his first career home run in the second inning.
Kentucky goes out on top 6-1 in home finale against NKU​
With the win, Kentucky is now 14-2 all-time against Northern Kentucky and officially went 4-3 against in-state teams this season. It secured wins over Morehead State, Eastern Kentucky, Louisville and Northern Kentucky while losing to Louisville, Murray State and Western Kentucky.
The ‘Cats are also now 4-4 in home finales in the Nick Mingione era (excluding 2020).
Kentucky’s offense was somewhat quiet in the win, as it hit for just a .241 average (7-29) on the night. Kyuss Gargett was the lone ‘Cat with multiple hits, and he also drove in a team-high two RBIs in the eighth inning. Freshman Ryan Schwartz however had a game to remember, as he belted his first career home run in the second inning.
Kentucky goes out on top 6-1 in home finale against NKU​
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