Jaxon Jelkin cruises, Kentucky plays long ball in 9-2 victory

[Matt Dillon]

Kentucky had a surprising setback in a midweek home game against Morehead State. The Wildcats failed to get a quality start and could not find any power. That was not the case in Friday’s series opener against Evansville.

Jayce Tharnish and Ryan Schwartz went yard. Jaxon Jelkin cruised on the mound. Nick Mingione’s squad improved to 4-1 with a 9-2 victory to start the weekend. A hot start on the mound and on offense allowed UK to put it in cruise control early.

Jaxon Jelkin cruises, Kentucky plays long ball in 9-2 victory - On3

[Catsrock]

Would be really nice to see some good pitching in weekday games to build some depth in the pen. But the weekend pitching is what really matters come conference time. So far pretty impressive on that front. Happy for Jelkin after seeing him coach first base and being really supportive of his teammates all last season. Hope he and all the pitchers stay healthy.

[Matt Dillon]

I sure would like to see Bell back in the line-up.

[Catsrock]

Now 5-0 in weekend games. One more to go today