Just when Kentucky needed it most, the Wildcats got a vintage pitching performance from Ben Cleaver.
The junior left-hander, who was expected to be UK’s ace entering the season, had worked only 29.1 innings in 10 appearances as he battled command issues.
On Friday night in the opener of a three-game series against Tennessee with big postseason implications for both teams, Cleaver tossed a gem. The native of Thompson’s Station, Tenn., tossed seven shutout innings in leading the Cats to a 9-2 win at Kentucky Proud Park.
Cleaver shines as Kentucky opens Tennessee series with 9-2 win - On3
The junior left-hander, who was expected to be UK’s ace entering the season, had worked only 29.1 innings in 10 appearances as he battled command issues.
On Friday night in the opener of a three-game series against Tennessee with big postseason implications for both teams, Cleaver tossed a gem. The native of Thompson’s Station, Tenn., tossed seven shutout innings in leading the Cats to a 9-2 win at Kentucky Proud Park.
Cleaver shines as Kentucky opens Tennessee series with 9-2 win - On3
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